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Qualitative platelet disorders are suggested by a prolonged bleeding time (abnormal platelet function screen) or clinical evidence of bleeding in the setting of a normal platelet count and coagulation studies. They are most commonly acquired, but can be inherited. Platelet function testing with light transmission aggregometry (LTA), the platelet function analyzer (PFA-100), or a template bleeding time may reveal abnormalities […]
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Thrombocytopenia is a medical condition characterized by a lower-than-normal number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are crucial for blood clotting, so a low platelet count can lead to excessive bleeding and difficulty forming blood clots. The ICD-10 code for thrombocytopenia is D69. 6. The hemostatic system comprises platelets, coagulation factors, and the endothelial cells lining the blood vessels. Platelets […]
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