Pseudothrombocytopenia in perioperative patient: A significant laboratory artifact

Abstract

Pseudothrombocytopenia secondary to ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid induced platelet aggregation observed in a healthy perioperative male patient is reported in order to create awareness among anesthesiologist and laboratory personnel. The mechanisms for such changes have been highlighted.

Keywords

• Anticoagulant
• ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid
• platelet aggregation
• platelet count
• spurious thrombocytopenia