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What are platelets?
What are platelets?
What are platelets?
Platelets are pieces of very large cells in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes. They help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to help wounds heal.
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
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What is the purpose of the CBC test?
The purpose is to look at the overall health and detect a number of conditions.
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What does it mean when my WBC is two and platelets 98?
Aplastic anemia when platelet count is low along with WBC's
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What could be the reason for a sudden surge in platelet count?
The sudden rise in platelets could be due to cancer, trauma or certain inflammatory infections
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Can a platelet count increase from 75000 to 1.9 lakh in a day?
No not in a day but it can rise within a week
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Can a person get carbon monoxide poisoning accidentally?
Yes
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