HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

I Noticed That My Platelet Count Is Always Low Normal In Recent Years. Is This Concerning?

default
Posted on Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Question: I was looking through my lab reports from my last few annuals and I noticed that my platelet count is always low normal in recent years. Is this concerning? Below are my levels over time:

2012 - 225
2015 - 179
2016 - 218
2017 - 143 (January) and 160 (October)
2019 - Was told that a count couldn't be given because of clumping? Smear said "normal"
2021 - 140
doctor
Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it's most likely normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

The platelets are within normal limits and smear says adequate. So there's nothing to worry. Sometimes it's because of clumping or large platelets, in that case smear shows normal count. Sometimes it may be actually low normal which holds over time, here also there's no real concern.

So, overall, your reports are quite ok.

Regards
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Indranil Ghosh

Oncologist

Practicing since :2004

Answered : 1709 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
I Noticed That My Platelet Count Is Always Low Normal In Recent Years. Is This Concerning?

Brief Answer: Yes it's most likely normal Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. The platelets are within normal limits and smear says adequate. So there's nothing to worry. Sometimes it's because of clumping or large platelets, in that case smear shows normal count. Sometimes it may be actually low normal which holds over time, here also there's no real concern. So, overall, your reports are quite ok. Regards