Laboratory errors that give clues to diagnosis of hematological diseases
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Habiballah Golafshan 1, Reza Ranjbaran1 |
1- Medical University of Shiraz |
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Abstract: (17045 Views) |
It is interesting that some errors in hematology laboratory can give sign and clue to disease diagnosis: in this review we have gathered some of these common errors. For example: lymphocytosis in association with smudged cell can be helpful in diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Smudged cell is a lab artifact that is produced by spreader pressure during smear preparation. Extreme false thrombocytosis in presence of microcytic and hypochromic anemia strongly suggest hemoglobin H disease. The platelet satellitism that is an in vitro phenomenon, is sometimes accompanied with antiphospholipid syndrome. Turbidity of drabkin solution in hemoglobin measurement can lead to suspecious of hemoglobinopathies. |
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Keywords: errors, hematology laboratory |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Special Received: 2014/01/18 | Accepted: 2014/01/18 | Published: 2014/01/18
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