Hematology Quiz 2

The Sysmex XS 1000i  platelet count on an EDTA specimen was 55 x 10³/μL (55 x 10⁹/L). The platelet estimate on the blood smear appears normal, but it was noted that the platelets were surrounding the PMNs. The next step should be to:

1. Report the automatic platelet result since it is more accurate than a platelet estimate
2. Warm the EDTA tube and repeat the automated platelet count
3. Rerun the original specimen since the platelet count and blood smear estimate do not match
4. Recollect a specimen for a platelet count using an ACD anticoagulant.
5. None of the above