Monday, September 12, 2011

#AskDrKK: How to calculate platelet counts from peripheral smear?

#DrKKAnswers:
A: There are two methods: Platelet count per uL =
1. Average number of platelets per oil immersion field multiplied by 20,000.
2. Average number of platelets per oil immersion field multiplied by Hb (g/dL) and then multiplied by 1,000.

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  1. drashishSeptember 26, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    comparing two methods ,ther is 25% decrease in platelet count if Hg is 15g/dl in amale patient?

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