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PlateletsK/uL
Platelets are cell fragments that help blood clot. This is their count per microliter of blood.
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What Platelets measures
Platelets are cell fragments that help blood clot. This is their count per microliter of blood.
If your Platelets is low
A platelet count below the range means fewer clotting cells; mild reductions are common and often related to medications or recent infections.
Commonly associated with
- Recent viral infection
- Medications
- Alcohol use
- Liver or spleen conditions
- Sample clumping (artefact)
If your Platelets is high
A platelet count above the range is often a reaction to inflammation, infection, low iron or recent bleeding, and is frequently temporary.
Commonly associated with
- Inflammation or infection
- Low iron
- Recent bleeding or surgery
- Absence of the spleen
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 150 – 450 K/uL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your platelet count is within the range printed by your lab.
Also listed as
Platelet Count, PLT
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.