Platelets
The cells that initiate blood clotting.
What is it
Platelets are cell fragments essential to blood clotting. The count measures the number of platelets per unit volume of blood.
Why it's measured
Platelet counts have been used in evaluating clotting risk and certain blood disorders in research and clinical practice.
Reference range
Standard laboratory reference
150 – 450 thousand/μL
Reference ranges vary by laboratory. Your individual reference range will appear on your test report and should be interpreted by your physician in the context of your overall health profile.
What results may indicate
Elevated
Has been associated with inflammation and certain blood disorders in research literature.
Lower
Has been associated with bleeding risk and certain conditions in research literature.
These associations are general. They are not a personal diagnosis or prediction. Discuss your individual results with your physician in the context of your full health profile.
When it's measured
Part of standard CBC.
Related markers
Measured in
A complete look at your heart, hormones, metabolism, inflammation, and longevity systems — drawn at Quest or LabCorp, reviewed by a U.S.-licensed physician.
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