Platelets
The cells that help blood clot.
A typical platelet count is 150–450 ×10⁹/L. Below is thrombocytopenia, above is thrombocytosis.
| PLT (×10⁹/L) | Meaning |
|---|---|
| <20 | Risk of spontaneous bleeding; urgent assessment |
| <50 | Bruising and bleeding tendency; tell your clinician before procedures |
| 150–450 | Typical range |
| >450 | Thrombocytosis: mostly reactive (inflammation, iron deficiency) |
- Neunert C et al., ASH 2019 Guidelines for Immune Thrombocytopenia, Blood Adv 2019
- Pagana KD et al., Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference
General information only; not diagnosis or treatment. Review your results with your clinician.
