Platelets
Counts the number of platelets (clotting cells) in your blood.
Why This Biomarker Matters
Abnormal platelet counts affect your bleeding and clotting risk. Low counts increase bleeding risk, while high counts may indicate serious conditions. This test screens for blood disorders and bone marrow problems.
Understanding Your Results
Normal Range
150 – 400 10*3/uL
Overview
Platelets are small blood cells essential for blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding. This blood test counts the number of platelets circulating in your bloodstream. Low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) increase bleeding risk, while high counts (thrombocytosis) may indicate clotting risks or underlying disease. Platelet counts are affected by bone marrow disorders, medications, infections, and autoimmune diseases. This is a routine test included in complete blood counts to assess clotting function and overall blood health.
Related Health Conditions
Conditions where Platelets is commonly tested
Related Health Goals
Treatments & Interventions
Therapies monitored using Platelets
Clinical Trials
Recent Trials
Sirolimus Monotherapy in the Treatment of Antiphospholipid Antibody Related Thrombocytopenia
Clinical Study on Efficacy and Safety of Hetrombopag in the Preoperative Patients of Thrombocytopenia
STrategies for Anticoagulation in Patients With thRombocytopenia and Cancer-associated Thrombosis
Exploring the Efficacy, Safety of a Modified Starting Dosage of Avatrombopag in Immune Throbocytopenia (ITP) - a Pilot Study
A Study to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Azacitidine Plus Best Supportive Care (BSC) Versus Placebo Plus BSC in Participants With International Prognostic Scoring System Revised (IPSS-R) Low- or Intermediate-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Research & Evidence
100 publications
Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed · 100 articles
Technical Information (LOINC Codes)
Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker
26515-7Primary777-313056-7778-140574-611126-049497-19317-979427-1104705-997995-513057-526516-547284-555802-362244-974464-974775-8Available Lab Tests
Order tests that measure this biomarker
advanced cardiovascular health basic
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advanced liver health basic
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Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets Blood Test
platelet count edta
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