Laboratory disease: Case of pseudothrombocytopenia

Authors

  • Rateesh Sareen Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  • Menka Kapil Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  • G. N. Gupta Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Keywords:

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, laboratory disease, pseudothrombocytopenia

Abstract

We report a case of EDTA induced pseudothrombocytopenia (EDTA-PTCP) in a patient who was treated
with platelet transfusion and with refractory thrombocytopenia was referred to us. The Automated blood
analyzer and peripheral blood smear examination revealed numerous platelet aggregates, leading to
falsely low platelet count on automated hematology analyzer. The case emphasizes careful examination
of peripheral blood smear to rule out this form of in vitro phenomenon which can save the patient from
unnecessary transfusions and invasive diagnostic procedures.

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2022-08-18

How to Cite

Rateesh Sareen, Menka Kapil, & G. N. Gupta. (2022). Laboratory disease: Case of pseudothrombocytopenia. International Journal of Clinicopathological Correlation, 1(1), 23–25. Retrieved from https://editorialmanager.in/index.php/ijcpc/article/view/382

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2017): Jan-Jun

Section

Case Report

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