PMC3343454_01
Photomicrograph of the blood film (x100) showing an eosinophil of normal morphology (Eo), a platelet of normal morphology (P), and platelets that appear pale and agranular (arrows). The latter feature is highly suggestive of thrombocytopathy and should obviate the need to measure the bleeding time.
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The peripheral blood film shows prominent eosinophilia with the presence of gray platelets (Figure 1).