Mayo Clinic Talks Lab Medicine Edition | CBC: Platelets (Thrombocytosis, Thrombocytopenia)
May 9, 2024
Dr. Ronald S. Go discusses abnormal platelet test results and their implications on patient care. Topics include the differentiation between reactive and primary causes of elevated platelet counts, diagnostic considerations post-transfusion, detecting platelet clumping in blood samples, differentiating serious platelet disorders, and advancements in platelet apheresis.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Platelet Counts and Thrombocytosis
02:03 • 19min
Platelet Transfusion and Diagnostic Implications for Thrombocytopenia
20:56 • 2min
Understanding Platelet Clumping in Blood Samples
22:35 • 2min
Distinguishing Serious Platelet Conditions and Treatment Approaches
24:33 • 3min
Exploration of Platelet Transfusion Processes and Impact on Platelet Counts
27:31 • 3min