While counting platelets in the blood, this test helps diagnose and monitor platelet disorder.
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Who all are eligible for Platelet Count test?
• Individuals who exhibit the following signs and symptoms: bruises, bleeding nose or gums, reddish urine, menorrhagia, blood in the vomiting, muscle pain, dizziness, frequent infections, fever, leg swellings, and severe headaches.• In the case of some cancers, enlarged spleen, damaged bone marrow, strokes, and chemotherapy.
Why take Platelet Count Test?
• Platelets count help to diagnose the reason of excessive bleeding (thrombocytopania) and clotting (thrombosis) respectively.• Helps monitor the platelets count during severe dengue
What are the benefits of Platelet Count test?
• It is a useful test that is performed along with a complete blood count, as part of a routine health checkup.• It helps to diagnose platelet-related disorders and certain types of cancer.
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