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What's the use of the platelet count in the body?
What's the use of the platelet count in the body?
What's the use of the platelet count in the body?
A platelet count is a common test that counts the number of platelets in your blood. Platelets are cells that help your blood clot. A low platelet count might be a sign of certain cancers or infections. A high platelet count can put you at risk for harmful blood clots or stroke.
Last updated on 22 Sep 2023
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What should be the ideal platelets count in human body?
A normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood.
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What are white platelets?
Platelets are made in our bone marrow, the sponge-like tissue inside our bones. Bone marrow contains stem cells that develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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