Platelet clumps would most likely interfere with which other automated parameter?

a. WBC count
b. RBC
c. Hemoglobin
d. Red cell indices


ANS: A
Large platelet clumps may be counted as WBCs. This results in a falsely decreased platelet count and possibly an increased white cell count.

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