Is Platelet count 16 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 16 mean?
Your Platelet count level of 16 is a Low Platelet count level.
High levels of Platelet count in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood Platelet count level is between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if Platelet count levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of Platelet count found among men : 150 - 450 thou/uL
| Age | Ideal Platelet count value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 152.4 |
| 5-10 years | 154.838 |
| 10-15 years | 157.315 |
| 15-20 years | 159.832 |
| 20-25 years | 162.389 |
| 25-30 years | 164.987 |
| 30-35 years | 167.627 |
| 35-40 years | 170.309 |
| 40-45 years | 173.034 |
| 45-50 years | 175.803 |
| 50-55 years | 178.616 |
| 55-60 years | 181.474 |
| 60-70 years | 184.378 |
| 70-80 years | 187.328 |
| 80-90 years | 190.325 |
| 90-100 years | 193.37 |
| >100 years | 196.464 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of Platelet count found among women : 150-450 thou/uL
| Age | Ideal Platelet count value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 152.472 |
| 5-10 years | 154.985 |
| 10-15 years | 157.539 |
| 15-20 years | 160.135 |
| 20-25 years | 162.774 |
| 25-30 years | 165.457 |
| 30-35 years | 168.184 |
| 35-40 years | 170.956 |
| 40-45 years | 173.773 |
| 45-50 years | 176.637 |
| 50-55 years | 179.548 |
| 55-60 years | 182.507 |
| 60-70 years | 185.515 |
| 70-80 years | 188.572 |
| 80-90 years | 191.68 |
| 90-100 years | 194.839 |
| >100 years | 198.05 |
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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.
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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How the Platelet count Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants Platelet count test on you, you may need a Platelet count blood test. During the Platelet count blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Platelet count Test report by your pathologist.
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