Pseudothrombocytopenia in perioperative patient: A significant laboratory artifact

• Main Authors: Subramanian Senthilkumaran (Author), Ritesh G Menezes (Author), Narendra Nath Jena (Author), Ponniah Thirumalaikolundusubramanian (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pseudothrombocytopenia secondary to ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid induced platelet aggregation observed in a healthy perioperative male patient is reported in order to create awareness among anesthesiologist and laboratory personnel. The mechanisms for such changes have been highlighted.