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| At what power do you perform the platelet estimate? |
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Definition
Oil immersion
(At the same time as doing RBC morphology and WBC differential) |
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Term
| How do you quantify the platelet estimate? |
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Definition
2 ways:
with Adequate, Increased, or Decreased
with a number, for example 8-12/oif
Always report both! Also report clumping |
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Term
| What is a normal platelet estimate? |
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Definition
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Term
| Every platelet seen on oil immersion is representative of how many platelets? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the normal platelet estimate for a dog? |
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Definition
200,000-500,000/ µl
av. 300,000 |
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Term
| What is the normal platelet estimate for a cat? |
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Definition
300,000-700,000/ µl
av. 450,000 |
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Term
| What is the normal platelet estimate for a horse? |
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Definition
100,000-350,000/ µl
av. 250,000 |
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