Is Platelet count 72 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 72 mean?

Your Platelet count level of 72 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	160.8
5-10 years	172.378
10-15 years	184.789
15-20 years	198.094
20-25 years	212.357
25-30 years	227.647
30-35 years	244.038
35-40 years	261.609
40-45 years	280.445
45-50 years	300.637
50-55 years	322.283
55-60 years	345.487
60-70 years	370.362
70-80 years	397.028
80-90 years	425.614
90-100 years	423.407
>100 years	421.212

*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	161.124
5-10 years	173.073
10-15 years	185.908
15-20 years	199.695
20-25 years	214.504
25-30 years	230.412
30-35 years	247.499
35-40 years	265.854
40-45 years	285.57
45-50 years	306.748
50-55 years	329.496
55-60 years	353.931
60-70 years	380.179
70-80 years	408.373
80-90 years	438.658
90-100 years	436.246
>100 years	433.847

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.