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Low Blood Platelets During Pregnancy
The platelet aggregation test checks to see how well
How the test is performed
A blood sample is needed. For information on how this is done, see:
The laboratory specialist will look at how the platelets spread out in the liquid part of the blood (plasma) and whether they form clumps after a certain chemical or drug is added. When platelets clump together, the blood sample is more clear. A...
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