The Platelet Count from the Automated Cell Counter Is 80

Multiple Choice

The platelet count from the automated cell counter is 80 x 10⁹/L.Platelet satellites around neutrophils are observed on the blood film estimate.A sodium citrate tube is drawn,and the count reads 300 x 10⁹/L from the cell counter.What platelet count x10⁹/L should be reported?

A) 80
B) 300
C) 330
D) The estimated count from the blood film