About: Platelet counts are done to know the number of platelets circulating in the blood of a person. Platelet count is a part of complete blood picture. Platelets are also known as thrombocytes and are fragments of cells and play a major role in the stoppage of bleeding. The normal range varies between 2 lakhs and 4 lakhs. The platelet count test is not done especially but in the same way as that of the blood test done for the count of any other blood cells. Platelet count is usually performed along with platelet function test as it helps to know both the number and functioning of the platelets at once.
Preparation: The patient should be instructed about the procedure of the test and asked to cooperate as there may be a slight pain while drawing blood. It will be easy to draw blood if the patient will be wearing a sleeveless dress or a half sleeve dress. A full sleeve dress whose sleeves can be easily rolled up is also fine. The arm should be held straight and not moved while drawing blood from the vein.
This test is performed to know the platelet count. This test is usually performed in case of easy bruising, petechiae, easy bleeding, delayed clotting of blood, purpura, etc. The Decrease in platelet count is known as thrombocytopenia. This is observed in case of dengue fever, zika virus infection, hypersplenism, Gaucher’s disease, few snake bites, antiphospholipid syndrome, Alport syndrome, etc. Excessive bleeding or delayed clotting also occurs due to the decrease in clotting factors. Therefore platelet count helps to eliminate platelet causes of increased bleeding favoring further investigations for the diagnosis of clotting factor causes.
Procedure: Usually, a very small amount of blood is sufficient to estimate the number of platelets but as it is done along with other blood tests 5-10 ml of blood is withdrawn. A cotton pad dipped in alcohol or spirit is used to make skin at the site of piercing sterile by cleaning. The arm is held straight and a venipuncture needle is passed through the skin into the vein at the cubital fossa most commonly. The Vein which is easily visible superficially is usually selected. Blood is withdrawn and emptied into a container. The container is sealed and the name of the patient is written on it. This sample is sent to the research laboratory for investigation. The plate count is done manually under the microscope or the sample of blood is put in an automated cell counter to get the results.
Type | Gender | Age-Group | Value |
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Platelet
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Unisex
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All age groups
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1,50,000-4,00,000
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