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An estimate of the platelet count is usually given as part of the complete blood count (CBC). It should not be neglected when reviewing CBC results as it is a fair screening test and satisfactory for most purposes in the emergency department. It is a quantitative study, and the functional status of the platelet must always be considered in interpretation of clinical significance. Patients presenting with abnormal bleeding histories, particularly women with mucosal origin bleeding, should have an evaluation of platelet quantity by an accurate method and functional quality by a bleeding time. Though rarely used, the emergency physician should be familiar with the indication and mechanics of platelet transfusions. The laboratory charge for the platelet count is $17.00 to 18.00, whether it is automated or hand counted.
An estimate of the platelet count is usually given as part of the complete blood count (CBC). It should not be neglected when reviewing CBC results as it is a fair screening test and satisfactory for most purposes in the emergency department. It is a quantitative study, and the functional status of the platelet must always be considered in interpretation of clinical significance. Patients presenting with abnormal bleeding histories, particularly women with mucosal origin bleeding, should have an evaluation of platelet quantity by an accurate method and functional quality by a bleeding time. Though rarely used, the emergency physician should be familiar with the indication and mechanics of platelet transfusions. The laboratory charge for the platelet count is $17.00 to 18.00, whether it is automated or hand counted.
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