Is Platelet count 18 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 18 mean?

Platelet count 18

Your Platelet count level of 18 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 152.7
5-10 years 155.449
10-15 years 158.247
15-20 years 161.095
20-25 years 163.995
25-30 years 166.947
30-35 years 169.952
35-40 years 173.011
40-45 years 176.125
45-50 years 179.295
50-55 years 182.522
55-60 years 185.807
60-70 years 189.152
70-80 years 192.557
80-90 years 196.023
90-100 years 199.551
>100 years 203.143

*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 152.781
5-10 years 155.614
10-15 years 158.499
15-20 years 161.438
20-25 years 164.431
25-30 years 167.48
30-35 years 170.585
35-40 years 173.748
40-45 years 176.969
45-50 years 180.25
50-55 years 183.592
55-60 years 186.996
60-70 years 190.463
70-80 years 193.994
80-90 years 197.591
90-100 years 201.254
>100 years 204.985

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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