Is Platelet count 18 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 18 mean?
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
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
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 |
Also Read :Symptoms of Low Platelet count
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.