PLATELET DISTRIBUTION WIDTH; PDW
| PDW is a measure of platelet anisocytosis and plateletcrit. PDW has been found to be of some use in distinguishing essential thrombocythemia from reactive thrombocytosis |
Pre-test Information : No special preparation required |
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Report Delivery : Same Day |
PLATELET DISTRIBUTION WIDTH; PDW
| Test Code | P-20 |
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| Test Description | **PLATELET DISTRIBUTION WIDTH; PDW |
| Clinical Category | Disorders of Hemopoiesis |
| Sample | 3 mL (1.0 mL min.) plasma IN EDTA tube |
| Method/Technology | Electrical Impedence |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |