Is Platelet count 20 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 20 mean?

Platelet count 20

Your Platelet count level of 20 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 153
5-10 years 156.06
10-15 years 159.181
15-20 years 162.365
20-25 years 165.612
25-30 years 168.924
30-35 years 172.302
35-40 years 175.748
40-45 years 179.263
45-50 years 182.848
50-55 years 186.505
55-60 years 190.235
60-70 years 194.04
70-80 years 197.921
80-90 years 201.879
90-100 years 205.917
>100 years 210.035

*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 153.09
5-10 years 156.244
10-15 years 159.463
15-20 years 162.748
20-25 years 166.101
25-30 years 169.523
30-35 years 173.015
35-40 years 176.579
40-45 years 180.217
45-50 years 183.929
50-55 years 187.718
55-60 years 191.585
60-70 years 195.532
70-80 years 199.56
80-90 years 203.671
90-100 years 207.867
>100 years 212.149

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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