Is Platelet count 17 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 17 mean?

Platelet count 17

Your Platelet count level of 17 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.

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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 152.55
5-10 years 155.143
10-15 years 157.78
15-20 years 160.462
20-25 years 163.19
25-30 years 165.964
30-35 years 168.785
35-40 years 171.654
40-45 years 174.572
45-50 years 177.54
50-55 years 180.558
55-60 years 183.627
60-70 years 186.749
70-80 years 189.924
80-90 years 193.153
90-100 years 196.437
>100 years 199.776

*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 152.627
5-10 years 155.299
10-15 years 158.018
15-20 years 160.785
20-25 years 163.6
25-30 years 166.465
30-35 years 169.38
35-40 years 172.346
40-45 years 175.364
45-50 years 178.435
50-55 years 181.559
55-60 years 184.738
60-70 years 187.973
70-80 years 191.264
80-90 years 194.613
90-100 years 198.021
>100 years 201.488

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.

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