Platelet Count Test

What This Test Measures

A platelet count is a diagnostic test that determines the number of platelets in the patient's blood. Platelets, which are also called thrombocytes, are small disk-shaped blood cells produced in the bone marrow and involved in the process of blood clotting. There are normally between 150,000-450,000 platelets in each microliter of blood. Low platelet counts or abnormally shaped platelets are associated with bleeding disorders. High platelet counts sometimes indicate disorders of the bone marrow. The primary functions of a platelet count are to assist in the diagnosis of bleeding disorders and to monitor patients who are being treated for any disease involving bone marrow failure. Patients who have leukemia, polycythemia vera, or aplastic anemia are given periodic platelet count tests to monitor their health. It is a part of Complete Blood Count. It is always advisable to go for complete profile, as level of each test in profile are considered while making decision on diagnosis as well as monitoring the treatment.

Conditions Detected

Hepatitis, HIV, Measles, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Cirrihosis of liver, Dengue Fever.

When Should You Get This Test?

Bleeding Disorder-Bleeding into joints, Excessive Bruising, Heavy Bleeding, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Nose bleed HIV-Frequent Fever and sweats, Weight loss, Weakness, Persistent skin rashes, Short term memory loss,Mouth, genital or anal sores from herpes infection. Leukemia-Fever or chills, Persistent Fatique, frequent losing weight, Swollen Lymph nodes, Easy bleeding, Recurrent Nose bleeds, Excessive Sweating, Bone Pain or Tenderness. Dengue Fever-Fever, Headache, severe joint or muscle pain, Nausea, Vomiting, Skin Rash, Mild Bleeding. Cirrihosis of liver-loss of appetite, fatique, weight loss, swelling in ankles & legs, blood in stool, fever. Measles-High Tempreature, Small white sores, Dry cough, Tiredness, Cough,Aches, Pain.

How It Works — Simple 3-Step Process

Step 1: Choose your preferred NABL-certified lab and select your appointment date.
Step 2: A trained phlebotomist visits your home at your chosen time for sample collection — completely free.
Step 3: Receive your detailed digital reports within Same day on WhatsApp and email.

Medically Reviewed & Clinically Validated

This test follows ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) guidelines for diagnostic testing in adults aged All Ages. All tests are conducted at NABL and NABH accredited laboratories with internationally calibrated equipment.

Medically reviewed by the PrognoHealth Clinical Advisory Team