Is Platelet count 16 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 16 mean?

Your Platelet count level of 16 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	152.4
5-10 years	154.838
10-15 years	157.315
15-20 years	159.832
20-25 years	162.389
25-30 years	164.987
30-35 years	167.627
35-40 years	170.309
40-45 years	173.034
45-50 years	175.803
50-55 years	178.616
55-60 years	181.474
60-70 years	184.378
70-80 years	187.328
80-90 years	190.325
90-100 years	193.37
>100 years	196.464

*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	152.472
5-10 years	154.985
10-15 years	157.539
15-20 years	160.135
20-25 years	162.774
25-30 years	165.457
30-35 years	168.184
35-40 years	170.956
40-45 years	173.773
45-50 years	176.637
50-55 years	179.548
55-60 years	182.507
60-70 years	185.515
70-80 years	188.572
80-90 years	191.68
90-100 years	194.839
>100 years	198.05

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.