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What Does This Platelet Count Level Indicate?
Question: That is the clinical significance of a platelet level of 131 Absolute normal Range 150-379 $ lymphs 0.6normal range .7 to 31. rest of cbc within range
Brief Answer:
would not cause any clinical problems
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The normal platelet count range can vary slightly from lab to lab. In some labs the range is from 150 to 400.
The range is only approximate, it is possible to have values slightly below or slightly above the normal limit with no clinical implications.
A value of 131 would not affect clotting and would not cause an increased risk of bleeding.
The platelet value would have to be very low to be associated with bleeding, usually less than 100.
The causes of low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) are: (1) infections- platelet play a part in inflammation and can be decreased or increased in inflammation
(2)side effect of some medications
(3)alcohol can affect platelet counts by suppressing the bone marrow and also by reducing vitamin b 12 levels
(4)low vitamin b12 and folate
(5)leukemia and lymphoma- in these conditions, the platelet count would be a lot lower and there would also be additional problems with other parts of the full blood count.
Summary: though the level is below normal range, it would not be associated with any problems with clotting
Your doctor may likely consider monitoring the level with full blood counts are 6 monthly or yearly intervals if needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
would not cause any clinical problems
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
The normal platelet count range can vary slightly from lab to lab. In some labs the range is from 150 to 400.
The range is only approximate, it is possible to have values slightly below or slightly above the normal limit with no clinical implications.
A value of 131 would not affect clotting and would not cause an increased risk of bleeding.
The platelet value would have to be very low to be associated with bleeding, usually less than 100.
The causes of low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) are: (1) infections- platelet play a part in inflammation and can be decreased or increased in inflammation
(2)side effect of some medications
(3)alcohol can affect platelet counts by suppressing the bone marrow and also by reducing vitamin b 12 levels
(4)low vitamin b12 and folate
(5)leukemia and lymphoma- in these conditions, the platelet count would be a lot lower and there would also be additional problems with other parts of the full blood count.
Summary: though the level is below normal range, it would not be associated with any problems with clotting
Your doctor may likely consider monitoring the level with full blood counts are 6 monthly or yearly intervals if needed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I really do appreciate it. I am an extremely pessimistic (read hypochondriac) person who, when I see any out of limit value on a blood (or other) test I immediately think worst case scenario. I've been known to make copies of MRIs and read them myself, get access to blood tests and read the results myself, and have friends who are physicians order outrageous tests for me. It helps that I am a scientist at a biomedical research unit. Anyway, thanks for your thoughts.
I've had the 24-hour versions of many fatal diseases LOL
I've had the 24-hour versions of many fatal diseases LOL
Brief Answer:
quite understandable
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is understandable to be concerned about any variations in results from the norm, most persons are this way.
(the 24 hour fatal conditions have affected many many persons repeatedly)
Please feel free to ask any other questions
quite understandable
Detailed Answer:
HI
It is understandable to be concerned about any variations in results from the norm, most persons are this way.
(the 24 hour fatal conditions have affected many many persons repeatedly)
Please feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks so much. I will try to remember that some people have real problems and stop whining. Sometimes I think I feel this way because I feel I have been too luck and something will end up taking it away. It's a typical Jewish neurosis.
Brief Answer:
glad you've been lucky
Detailed Answer:
HI
NO problem , if you have any other queries , you can let me know
glad you've been lucky
Detailed Answer:
HI
NO problem , if you have any other queries , you can let me know
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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