Which of the following is a useful marker for identification of platelet precursors?
a. VWF
b. PF4
c. Phospholipase
d. Factor V
ANS: B
PF4 appears to be unique to platelets and is found in a-granules. None of the other proteins listed are unique to platelet precursors.
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