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Platelet count

Alternative Names: Thrombocyte count Normal Values: 150,000 to 400,000/mm3 What abnormal results mean: Text Continues Below If the number of platelets is below normal (thrombocytopenia ), this may be associated with: cancer chemotherapy disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) hemolytic anemia hypersplenism idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) leukemia prosthetic heart valve massive blood transfusion If the number is higher than normal (thrombocytosis), this may be associated with: polycythemia vera post-splenectomy syndrome primary thrombocytosis certain malignancies early CML anemia A platelet count may be performed under many conditions and to assess many diseases.

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