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Thrombocytopenia diagnostic study of choice
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A simple CBC is cheap, fast, accurate and the diagnostic study of choice for thrombocytopenia. Further investigations to look for the cause of thrombocytopenia is based on patient’s history, symptoms and the judgment of the clinician in any specific condition.
Diagnostic Study of Choice
Diagnostic Study of Choice
- CBC
- Peripheral blood smear
- Viral studies (hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV)
- Anti-platelet antibody testing
- Bone marrow aspirate and biopsy
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [[1]], Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farbod Zahedi Tajrishi, M.D. [2]