Platelets
Platelets are small cell fragments that plug damaged blood vessels and start clotting. The platelet count shows whether you have enough to stop bleeding, and not so many that clots form too easily.
Your reading
This app uses 150–400 thousand per microlitre. Mildly low counts can follow viral infections, heavy alcohol use or some medications. Raised counts are most often reactive: infection, inflammation, iron deficiency or recent surgery push them up temporarily.
What may help
- —Repeating the test after an illness, since both low and high counts often settle on their own
- —Limiting alcohol, which suppresses platelet production
- —Correcting iron deficiency, a common cause of a raised count
When to talk to a doctor
If the count is below 100 or above 450, or you notice easy bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums or tiny red spots on the skin.
Common questions
What is Platelets?
Platelets are small cell fragments that plug damaged blood vessels and start clotting. The platelet count shows whether you have enough to stop bleeding, and not so many that clots form too easily.
What is a normal Platelets level?
Daygo uses 150–400 ×10³/µL as the reference range. This app uses 150–400 thousand per microlitre. Mildly low counts can follow viral infections, heavy alcohol use or some medications. Raised counts are most often reactive: infection, inflammation, iron deficiency or recent surgery push them up temporarily.
How can I improve my Platelets?
Repeating the test after an illness, since both low and high counts often settle on their own. Limiting alcohol, which suppresses platelet production. Correcting iron deficiency, a common cause of a raised count.
When should I see a doctor about Platelets?
If the count is below 100 or above 450, or you notice easy bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums or tiny red spots on the skin.
Source: MedlinePlus (NIH): Complete Blood Count. Reference ranges are standard adult intervals — your own lab may report a different range for your age, sex, or method. This isn't medical advice; always go by the range on your actual results and talk to a clinician about anything that concerns you.