Is Platelet count 38 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 38 mean?

Your Platelet count level of 38 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.

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	155.7
5-10 years	161.617
10-15 years	167.758
15-20 years	174.133
20-25 years	180.75
25-30 years	187.619
30-35 years	194.749
35-40 years	202.149
40-45 years	209.831
45-50 years	217.805
50-55 years	226.082
55-60 years	234.673
60-70 years	243.591
70-80 years	252.847
80-90 years	262.455
90-100 years	272.428
>100 years	282.78

*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	155.871
5-10 years	161.972
10-15 years	168.312
15-20 years	174.9
20-25 years	181.746
25-30 years	188.86
30-35 years	196.252
35-40 years	203.933
40-45 years	211.915
45-50 years	220.209
50-55 years	228.828
55-60 years	237.784
60-70 years	247.091
70-80 years	256.762
80-90 years	266.812
90-100 years	277.255
>100 years	288.107

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.