While Running a CBC on the Hematology Analyzer, the Platelet

While running a CBC on the hematology analyzer, the platelet count is flagged for thrombocytopenia and possible interference. On reviewing the peripheral smear, many grapelike clusters are noted on the smear. What is your next step?

A) Recollect the CBC in sodium citrate and multiply the platelet count by 1.1 before reporting the result
B) Reject the specimen, and state the platelets are inaccurate
C) Report the CBC with no additional action
D) Recollect the CBC in sodium heparin

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