Platelet_Clumping_P2
Attribute
Value
Var ID
00020573
Name
Platelet_Clumping_P2
Label
Platelet clumping
Description
Platelet clumping; observed in a full blood count (FBC); can lead to inaccurate platelet counts. It occurs when platelets stick together; potentially causing a falsely low automated platelet count. This clumping can be due to factors like platelet activation during blood sample collection or the presence of EDTA-dependent antibodies. While often not a cause for clinical concern; clumping can sometimes indicate the need for further investigation; particularly if the initial automated platelet count is low.
Additional Information
Releases
Release 10,
Data Source
Data Context
MEASURED
Data Entry
External laboratory
Data Availability
Available
Valid From
2025-06-21
Valid To
Present
Is Current
True
Data type
Text
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Maximum Value
Warning Minimum Value
Warning Maximum Value
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Decimal Places
Maximum Length
Pattern
Format
Coding
Code
Text
Template Usage
Variable history
Release
Name
Master name
Release 10
Platelet_Clumping_P2
Release 8
Release 8a
Belonging groups