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Synonym ⬇

Tubes ⬆ ⬇

Info ⬆ ⬇

Platelets are non-nucleated, cytoplasmic, round or oval disks formed from megakaryocytes (large, multinucleated cells).

Platelet activity is necessary for:

Mean Platelet Volume (MPV):

Clinical ⬆ ⬇

Clinical utility:

Additional information:

Nl Result ⬆ ⬇

Consult your laboratory for their normal ranges as these may vary somewhat from the ones listed below.

Platelet Count:

Conv. Units
(× 103/mm3)		SI Units
(× 109/L)
Adult140–400140–400
Children150–450150–450
Neonate/Infant150–475150–475
Cord/Premee100–300100–300

MPV:

Conv. Units
(µm3)		SI Units
(fL)
Adult7.0–10.47.0–10.4
Children7.2–10.47.2–10.4

High Result ⬆ ⬇

Conditions associated with an increased platelet count include:

Drugs that may increase platelet count include:

Conditions with increased MPV include:

Low Result ⬆ ⬇

Causes of decreased platelet count/thrombocytopenia include:

Drugs and substances which may decrease platelet counts include:

Conditions associated with decreased MPV include:

References ⬆