Question 43 (part 2) · LEK · Diagnostics

Indicate the possible cause of the platelet count increase in the complete blood count test.

  1. A. HIV infection.
  2. B. cytostatics.
  3. C. ethanol.
  4. D. measles.
  5. E. splenectomy.
Hint

Consider which organ normally sequesters about one third of circulating platelets.

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