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Platelet count

The number of platelets, small blood cells that help clotting.

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What it is

Platelets are small blood cells that are essential for clotting; a platelet count measures the number of platelets in blood.^[1,2]

Why it matters

Low platelet count can cause too much bleeding after injury, while high platelet count can make blood clot more than needed.^[1]

What it affects

Platelet count is read with platelet function, CBC, bleeding, clotting, marrow, medicine, liver, immune, and cancer context.^[1,3]

Interpretation traps

BioConst does not interpret a personal platelet count or bleeding risk.^[1]

Related conditions

Clotting disorders and thrombosis Bleeding disorders and clotting-factor context Thrombocytopenia and platelet count Leukemia and blood-forming tissue