The document discusses platelet histogram parameters including MPV, PDW, and P-LCR. It notes that thrombocytosis can present with low MPV and describes how giant platelets and micro RBCs can cause platelet/RBC overlap on histograms. Conditions like thalassemia major can affect WBC, RBC, and platelet parameters. It also mentions that chemotherapy can result in platelet anisocytosis. The document is authored by Caesar Abu Arra and focuses on interpreting platelet histogram results.

1. Platelet Histogram
Caesar Abu Arra
MSc Life sciences
BSc Medical lab. Sciences
Medicare Labs

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6. Parameters of Platelets Histogram
• MPV
• PDW
• P-LCR
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Thrombocytosis Low MPV

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13. Parameters of Platelets Histogram
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18. PLTs aggregation
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21. Giant PLTs and Micro RBCs PLT/RBC overlap
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22. Thalassemia major WBC / RBC / PLT
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23. PLT/RBC overlap: Extreme microRBC’s no clear separation in volume between PLT & RBCs
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See platelets anisocytosis

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