Slide 34
This slide shows a phenomenon of platelet satellitism. The platelets are attracted by and orbit the neutrophils. This is a rare finding and is seen only in blood anticoagulated with EDTA. It is not seen in citrated, heparinized, or finger-stick blood. It is significant because it may cause a spuriously low platelet and white cell count.

HEMATOLOGY
Course Section: 03. Blood Smears Stained with Wright's Stain
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