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Counts below 100,000/ml are significant. Platelets can be counted directly, or numbers can be estimated from the blood smear (>5 per oil-immersion field). Decreased platelet numbers (thrombocytopenia) occur with disseminated intravascular coagulation, bone marrow depression, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, systemic lupus erythematosus and severe hemorrhage. ...
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... Why get tested?
To diagnose a bleeding disorder or a bone marrow disease
When to get tested?
As part of a regular complete blood count (CBC) or to diagnose/monitor a bone marrow/blood disease
Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
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