Platelets are small blood cell fragments that help your blood clot and stop bleeding when you have a cut or wound.
Category: Complete Blood Count
Also known as: platelets, plt, platelet count, thrombocytes
Reference range: 150–400 x10³/µL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: x10³/µL
High values may indicate
High platelet count (thrombocytosis) may indicate infection, inflammation, iron deficiency, cancer, or bone marrow disorders.
Low values may indicate
Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) may indicate viral infections, autoimmune disorders, leukemia, chemotherapy effects, or liver disease.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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