Test Name: Platelet Count
Formal Name: Platelet Count
Other Names: Thrombocyte Count, Platelet Count
Normal: 150,000 to 450,000/mcL. Low (Thrombocytopenia): Bone marrow disorders, chemotherapy, leukemia, autoimmune destruction, or severe infection. High (Thrombocytosis): Essential thrombocythemia, inflammation, iron deficiency, or reactive to surgery/trauma.
Why Test: To diagnose a bleeding or clotting disorder or to monitor bone marrow function.
When to Test: Unexplained bruising, bleeding, or frequent nosebleeds. Also monitored during chemotherapy.
Test Principle: Automated Hematology Analyzer (Impedance or Optical).
Q1: Can low platelets cause fatigue? A1: Not directly, but the underlying condition (like anemia or leukemia) might. Q2: Does aspirin affect platelet count? A2: Aspirin affects platelet function, not the count. It makes them less sticky. Q3: Can I exercis
