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Degenerating leukocytes
No change in the count
Corrected by adding albumin to the sample before making the slide |
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Definition
Immature RBC’s
Cause increased WBC counts
Do a corrected WBC count |
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Definition
Caused by clotting specimens are EDTA-induced clumping
Counted as one platelet
-Decreases the platelet count |
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Definition
Platelets surrounding leukocytes
Decreases the platelet count |
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Definition
RBC’s sticking together
Decreases the RBC count
Corrected by warming the sample at 37 degrees for 15 minutes |
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Definition
No change in the count
Stacking of the RBC’s
-Look like a stack of coins |
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