Is Platelet count 288 normal, high or low? What does Platelet count level 288 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: January 6, 2026

Your Platelet count level of 288 is a Normal Platelet count level.

Normal Platelet count levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

The normal Platelet count range for men is :150 - 450 thou/uL

Ideal values of Platelet count depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal Platelet count value
<5 years	154.32
5-10 years	158.764
10-15 years	163.336
15-20 years	168.04
20-25 years	172.88
25-30 years	177.859
30-35 years	182.981
35-40 years	188.251
40-45 years	193.673
45-50 years	199.251
50-55 years	204.989
55-60 years	210.893
60-70 years	216.967
70-80 years	223.216
80-90 years	229.645
90-100 years	236.259
>100 years	243.063

*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

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	154.45
5-10 years	159.032
10-15 years	163.75
15-20 years	168.607
20-25 years	173.609
25-30 years	178.759
30-35 years	184.062
35-40 years	189.522
40-45 years	195.144
45-50 years	200.933
50-55 years	206.893
55-60 years	213.03
60-70 years	219.349
70-80 years	225.856
80-90 years	232.556
90-100 years	239.455
>100 years	246.558

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 orders a Platelet count test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Platelet count levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Platelet count test results are usually available within a few hours.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – Platelet Count (PLT): Normal Range, Test Results & Meaning
• MedlinePlus – Platelet Tests
• MedlinePlus – Platelet count