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J Clin Pathol 2004;57:1096-1097 doi:10.1136/jcp.2004.016758
  • Case report

Spurious rise in the automated platelet count because of bacteria

  1. N Kakkar
  1. Correspondence to:
 Dr N Kakkar
 Department of Pathology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana-141 008, Punjab, India; n_kakkarsatyam.net.in
  • Accepted 20 April 2004

Abstract

The era of automation in haematology, although improving the accuracy and precision of results, has also introduced the laboratory haematologist to a vast array of spurious parameters. The identification of these results is important so that inappropriate management decisions are avoided. The case presented here illustrates a spuriously raised automated platelet count resulting from bacterial overgrowth in the blood sample.

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