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What is a platelet count?
Platelet count reflects the number of platelets
in the blood. Click the following links
for more information.
Definition of platelets
Platelet count overview
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What does it mean to have an abnormal platelet count?
Click the following links for more information
on normal platelet levels and what abnormal
results may indicate.
Test results
Problems indicated by low platelet count
Note: A higher than normal
platelet count can also indicate a problem,
but for the purpose of this project you
should focus on low platelet counts.
Related tests:
Platelet count is tested as part of a complete
blood count (CBC). To learn more about CBC,
click the following links:
CBC Overview (Lab Tests Online)
CBC Overview (WebMD)
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Possible causes/diagnosis:
Possible causes for low platelet count include:
- Cirrhosis
- Blood disorder
- Leukemia
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Science Links
What is blood?
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