Lab
Notes - 1
Platelet counts are of greatest importance in the diagnosis of:
Bleeding disorders
The normal range for
platelet counts is:
150.0 x 109/L to 400.0 x 109/L
Will the platelet count be
higher when performed on a veinipuncture or fingerstick:
Higher on
veinipuncture since platelets are trapped in tissue during
fingerstick collection
If 1% ammonium oxalate is
used as diluting fluid, what cells are hemolysed:
Red blood cells
150,000 – 400,000/mL