Comparative evaluation of platelet counts in two hematology analyzers and potential effects on prophylactic platelet transfusion decisions

摘要

BACKGROUNDDecisions on prophylactic platelet (PLT) transfusions are generally based on the recipient's PLT count, but few clinicians are aware of precision and accuracy of the PLT counting methods used by the clinical laboratory. Each PLT counting technology has its specific inaccuracy, especially in thrombocytopenic samples and therefore may impact decisions on PLT transfusions.