Falsely low platelets (pseudothrombocytopenia) is seen in all except:

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Falsely low platelets (pseudothrombocytopenia) is seen in all except:
a. EDTA
b. Presence of giant platelets
c. Multiple myeloma
d. Heparin

Ayushi Answered question August 21, 2024

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score 0 · Answer 1 · 2024-08-21T03:27:25+00:00

The correct answer is d. Heparin.

Pseudothrombocytopenia is not typically associated with heparin. It is seen with EDTA (a), the presence of giant platelets (b), and multiple myeloma (c).