This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Neonatal sepsis, Subject name: Pediatrics
Sepsis screen includes all the following EXCEPT? 
Select and explain. 
A. Total leucocyte count, B. Absolute neutrophil count, C. Platelet count, D. IT ratio
C: Platelet count
Answer: C: Platelet count 
Explanation: Sepsis screen includes Total leukocyte count (TLC) < 5000/mm3 Absolute Neutrophil count (ANC) < 1800/mm3 Immature to total neutrophil (IT) ratio > 0.2 Micro ESR > 15 mm in 1st hour C Reactive protein (CRP) positive: >1mg/dL If any 2 out of following 5 present, sepsis screen is said to be positive.