Your analyzer gave a platelet count of 71×103/uL. Because th…

Your analyzer gave a platelet count of 71×103/uL. Because this is a low value, you decided to double check the result by scanning a slide and performing a platelet estimate. You noticed that the platelets were evenly distributed and you counted an average of 5 platelets per 100x field. What is your platelet estimate?

You ran a CBC and found the HGB was 7.2 g/dL. You then ran a…

You ran a CBC and found the HGB was 7.2 g/dL. You then ran a microhematocrit in duplicate and your average result was 27%. What is the most likely reason that these results do not follow the rule of three? (Hint: use the rule of three to calculate the expected microhematocrit value)