By Anthony Kurec, MS, MASCP, H(ASCP)DLM
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this article, the reader will be able to:
- Discuss the technologies and advancements of today’s automated hematology instruments.
- List the platelet indices that are useful in understanding certain disease states.
- Describe the useful platelet indices in cancer, circulatory, and thrombotic diseases.
- Describe the useful platelet indices in inflammatory concerns, metabolic concerns, infectious diseases, and other conditions.
About the Author
Anthony Kurec, MS, MASCP, H(ASCP)DLM is Clinical Associate Professor, Emeritus, at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He is also a member of the MLO Editorial Advisory Board.
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