BLOOD SMEAR SCAN IN LOW PLATELET COUNTSWHAT DO WE GAIN? – PATHOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

When the hematology analyzer gives a low platelet count, peripheral smear screening is
often conducted by a Hemato morphologist for manual platelet estimate to counter
check the analyzer’s report. Such a smear screening process is often considered as an
additional burden. This prospective study was conducted to analyze whether it is
worthwhile to attach emphasis on such platelet ‘scans’ in low platelet counts.