Platelet Count

Understanding Platelet Count

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, help the blood to clot at an injury site and prevent excessive bleeding. When you have a cut or injury, platelets rush to the site and clump together to form a clot, which helps stop bleeding. Platelets also release substances that promote healing and repair damaged blood vessels. The normal platelet count ranges between 1.5 to 4.5 lacs platelets per microliter of blood.

If your platelet count is too low (thrombocytopenia), it can lead to bleeding problems and difficulty form...

What does Platelet Count measure?

The Platelet Count test measures the average number of platelets in the blood. Platelets are tiny, colorless blood cells that play a critical role in blood clotting. This test helps detect or monitor conditions that cause excessive bleeding or clotting. It is often done as part of a complete blood count test that also measures other types of blood cells.