The platelet count is a routine screening test used to detect __________ changes such as thrombocytosis and thrombocytopenia.

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The platelet count is a quantitative test, as it measures the total number of platelets in a given volume of blood. Qualitative changes in platelets, such as their shape or function, are typically evaluated through additional tests such as a peripheral blood smear or platelet aggregation studies. Phagocytic and glomerular changes are not typically detected through a platelet count.

The Platelet Count Is a Routine Screening Test Used to Detect