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A normal platelet count is between 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter (mcL) of blood. This range is generally applicable to all adults. However, research has suggested that normal platelet counts ...
Q: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal ...
What is the Normal Platelet Count Range Based on Age? This video explains what platelets are and how platelet count can help doctors identify potential health complications.
Normal platelet counts are generally between 150,000 and 450,000 per microliter, although the exact normal range may vary slightly from laboratory to laboratory.
Platelets are tiny blood cells. Their main function is to travel to the site of injury and prevent blood loss. Learn more about platelets in this article.
Blood platelet counts at the higher end of normal suggest a high risk of cancer in men aged 60 or over, and should be investigated, according to new University of Exeter research.
Blood platelet counts at the higher end of normal suggest a high risk of cancer in men aged 60 or over, and should be investigated, according to new research.
Identifying a platelet count as abnormal (thrombocytopenia or thrombocytosis) can facilitate recognizing various disease states. However, the published reference ranges for platelet counts in ...
Many people have high blood pressure.— P.R. Dear P.R.: The normal range for a platelet count is 150,000-450,000 per microliter, so 135,000 is just below the lower limit of normal. However, it ...
My last two complete blood count tests had my platelet count at 265,000 and 278,000 (the oldest was done in 2023), which was middle-of-the-road, according to the normal range given.
New research suggests that blood platelet counts at the higher end of normal could indicate a high risk of cancer in men aged 60 or over and should be investigated.