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Which of the following is necessary for normal clot retraction?
Which of the following is necessary for normal clot retraction?
In thrombocythemia, what is abnormal in terms of clot retraction?
In thrombocythemia, what is abnormal in terms of clot retraction?
What is the purpose of the Hirscboeck method in platelet function analysis?
What is the purpose of the Hirscboeck method in platelet function analysis?
What does the Steffani method aim to inspect in whole blood?
What does the Steffani method aim to inspect in whole blood?
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In the Mac Farlane method, what is measured after incubating whole blood?
In the Mac Farlane method, what is measured after incubating whole blood?
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What parameter is measured in the Cartidges used in platelet function analysis?
What parameter is measured in the Cartidges used in platelet function analysis?
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Which of the following is an aggregating agent used in platelet lumi-aggregometry?
Which of the following is an aggregating agent used in platelet lumi-aggregometry?
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What is the ratio of specimen to anticoagulant in platelet lumi-aggregometry?
What is the ratio of specimen to anticoagulant in platelet lumi-aggregometry?
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Which syndrome is NOT associated with abnormal platelet function?
Which syndrome is NOT associated with abnormal platelet function?
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In platelet lumi-aggregometry, what is measured simultaneously with platelet aggregation?
In platelet lumi-aggregometry, what is measured simultaneously with platelet aggregation?
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Which of the following is NOT an agonist used in aggregometry systems that measure only aggregation?
Which of the following is NOT an agonist used in aggregometry systems that measure only aggregation?
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What is the visual method of choice for performing a manual platelet count according to the text?
What is the visual method of choice for performing a manual platelet count according to the text?
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What is the diameter of the suction cup used in the Hess test for counting petechiae?
What is the diameter of the suction cup used in the Hess test for counting petechiae?
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What is the minimum number of petechiae per 1 square inch considered a positive result in the tourniquet test?
What is the minimum number of petechiae per 1 square inch considered a positive result in the tourniquet test?
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Which method uses monoclonal antibodies to platelet-specific targets for platelet enumeration?
Which method uses monoclonal antibodies to platelet-specific targets for platelet enumeration?
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What is the diluting fluid used for leukocyte cell count according to the text?
What is the diluting fluid used for leukocyte cell count according to the text?
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Which test employs a suction cup on the upper arm at 200-250 torr pressure to count petechiae?
Which test employs a suction cup on the upper arm at 200-250 torr pressure to count petechiae?
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