Abaxis VetScan HM5 - Dog: Low PLT, Low MPV

D-6 Veterinary Case Studies
D.2.4 Dog: Low PLT, Low MPV
This sample shows a very low PLT, while the WBC and the differential are normal. This case demon-
strates a thrombocytopenia.
These histograms indicate the following:
 WBC — Discriminator 1 is at 36 fl, which is slightly lower than normal. Otherwise, the
histogram appears to be normal. Discriminators 2 and 3 are placed correctly according to
the WBC population.
 RBC — Normal.
 PLT — Low PLT. The nicely shaped PLT curve indicates that no clumping has occurred,
but a manual smear is recommended for confirmation.