The automated platelet count for an adult female is 109,000/…

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The аutоmаted plаtelet cоunt fоr an adult female is 109,000/uL. The peripheral blood smear is reviewed, and the following number of platelets was counted in each of 10 separate fields to determine the platelet estimate: 12, 15, 17, 16, 12, 14, 14, 10, 18, 16. Which of the following would explain these results?

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