Is Platelet count 12 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 12 mean?

Your Platelet count level of 12 is a Low Platelet count level.

Low Platelet count levels could indicate health issues. Typically, levels between 150 thou/uL to 450 thou/uL suggest no concerns. However, deviations from this range warrant prompt medical attention. Consulting a doctor for abnormal levels is advisable.

Normal range of Platelet count found among men :150 - 450 thou/uL

Ideal values of Platelet count depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Platelet count value
<5 years	151.8
5-10 years	153.622
10-15 years	155.465
15-20 years	157.331
20-25 years	159.219
25-30 years	161.13
30-35 years	163.064
35-40 years	165.021
40-45 years	167.001
45-50 years	169.005
50-55 years	171.033
55-60 years	173.085
60-70 years	175.162
70-80 years	177.264
80-90 years	179.391
90-100 years	181.544
>100 years	183.723

*Ideal values ​are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Platelet count levels include:

• Sepsis
• Platelets may be used up quickly in serious conditions, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation
• Bone marrow damage
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Viral infections such as mononucleosis

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Normal range of Platelet count found among women :150-450 thou/uL

Ideal values of Platelet count depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal Platelet count value
<5 years	151.854
5-10 years	153.731
10-15 years	155.631
15-20 years	157.555
20-25 years	159.502
25-30 years	161.473
30-35 years	163.469
35-40 years	165.489
40-45 years	167.534
45-50 years	169.605
50-55 years	171.701
55-60 years	173.823
60-70 years	175.971
70-80 years	178.146
80-90 years	180.348
90-100 years	182.577
>100 years	184.834

If you take a Platelet count blood test and the results are not in the normal range (150-450 thou/uL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Platelet count Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a Platelet count test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically targeting the measurement of Platelet count. A pathologist, a specialist in studying diseases, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Platelet count test results will typically be available within a few hours after this procedure.