If you ever find yourself struggling over reporting an accurate platelet count, this session is for you! Sticky, tricky platelets can be a real problem for techs, yet accurate reporting is critical for patient diagnosis and treatment. When platelet clumps are suspected, how can you tell a spurious result from a true platelet clumping problem? An overview of platelet function, counting methods and various causes of thrombocytopenia will be presented. Case Studies will be used to demonstrate important concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize abnormal and spurious platelet results and how to troubleshoot them.
• Define and List causes of thrombocytopenia.
• Identify the use of platelet parameters in the differential diagnosis of thrombocytopenia.

Author(s):

• Becky Socha, MS, MLS(ASCP), BB(ASCP)

Relevant Certifications:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
• Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
• Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT) Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
• Certified Laboratory Consultant (CLC)

Launch Date: 2021

Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase