What is a platelet count?
Platelets are tiny blood cells that help blood clot; a usual count is 1.5 to 4.5 lakh per microlitre. The count often falls in dengue and some other fevers, so doctors check it closely.
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Have this test on a report? Check your values with the lab report reader.
These are general explanations, not medical advice. Your doctor’s advice about your own health comes first.