Platelets
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Platelets
smallest formed element of blood
Blood clotting
haemostatic plug formation
main function of platelets
1/4 - 2/3 diameter
Platelet size in dogs RBC
cats
what species that has a large platelets larger than RBC
Megakaryocyte
cells that produces platelets
bone marrow
where platelets are formed
10 days
lifespan of platelets
clumped or spider-like
appearance of activated platelets
increased thrombopoiesis or dysplastic marrow
meaning of macroplatelets
<30,000/uL
platelet count that risks hemorrhage
platelet clumping
common cause of falsely low platelets counts
cats
species where impedance counters underestimate platelets
thrombocytes
platelets in birds/reptiles are called
pale gray with central eosinophilic granules
Color of platelet cytoplasm when stained
10-30/field
expected platelets per oil-immersion field
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