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Frotis de sangre - Riesgos

Nombres alternativos

Frotis de sangre periférica (extensión sanguínea)

Cuáles son los riesgos:

Los riesgos asociados con la extracción de sangre son mínimos:

  • Sangrado excesivo
  • Desmayo o sensación de mareo
  • Sangre que se acumula bajo la piel (hematoma)
  • Infección
  • Muchas punciones con agujas para encontrar las venas

Consideraciones especiales:

La exactitud de este examen depende, en parte, de la experiencia de la persona que examina la muestra. Los examinadores de células experimentados pueden obtener mucha información a partir del frotis de sangre.

  • Fecha de revisión: 3/22/2007
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:Carl T. Henningson, Jr. M.D., Private Practice specializing in Hematology and Oncology, Manasquan, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

Dhaliwal G, Cornett PA, Tierney LM. Hemolytic anemia. Am Fam Physician. June 2004;69:2599-2566.

Kaplan RN, Bussel JB. Differential diagnosis and management of thrombocytopenia in childhood. Pediatr Clin North Am. August 2004;51:1109-1140.

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