Pseudothrombocytopenia in perioperative patient: A significant laboratory artifact

Pseudothrombocytopenia secondary to ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid induced platelet aggregation observed in a healthy perioperative male patient is reported in order to create awareness among anesthesiologist and laboratory personnel. The mechanisms for such changes have been highlighted.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Senthilkumaran, Subramanian, Menezes, Ritesh G, Jena, Narendra Nath, Thirumalaikolundusubramanian, Ponniah
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2013
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3819855/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24249998
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-9185.119152
Descripción
Sumario:Pseudothrombocytopenia secondary to ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid induced platelet aggregation observed in a healthy perioperative male patient is reported in order to create awareness among anesthesiologist and laboratory personnel. The mechanisms for such changes have been highlighted.

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