One unit of apheresed platelets should increase the platelet count .
A) 5,000 to 10,000 per µL
B) 20,000 to 60,000 per µL
C) 80,000 to 100,000 per µL
D) 15,000 to 30,000 per µL

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One unit of apheresed platelets typically contains 3 x 10^11 platelets, which should increase the platelet count by 20,000 to 60,000 per µL in an average-sized adult.

One Unit of Apheresed Platelets Should Increase the Platelet Count