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Platelet Count

PLT Thrombocyte Count
EDTA whole blood ×10⁹/L

About this test

Number of platelets in blood. Critical for assessing bleeding risk and thrombocytopaenic disorders.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All All ages 150 – 400 All ages

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Thrombocytopaenia — ITP, drug-induced, marrow failure, DIC, hypersplenism, TTP/HUS, sepsis.
High / Increased
Thrombocytosis — reactive (infection, inflammation, iron deficiency, post-splenectomy), essential thrombocythaemia.
Specimen
EDTA whole blood
Reporting Unit
×10⁹/L
Category
🩸 Hematology

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.