Is Platelet count 40 low, normal or dangerous? What does Platelet count level 40 mean?

Your Platelet count level of 40 is a Low Platelet count level.

Low Platelet count levels may signal health problems. Generally, levels between 150 thou/uL to 450 thou/uL are considered normal. However, if your levels fall outside this range, it is important to seek medical advice. Consulting a doctor for abnormal creatinine levels is recommended.

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	156
5-10 years	162.24
10-15 years	168.73
15-20 years	175.479
20-25 years	182.498
25-30 years	189.798
30-35 years	197.39
35-40 years	205.286
40-45 years	213.497
45-50 years	222.037
50-55 years	230.918
55-60 years	240.155
60-70 years	249.761
70-80 years	259.751
80-90 years	270.141
90-100 years	280.947
>100 years	292.185

*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	156.18
5-10 years	162.615
10-15 years	169.315
15-20 years	176.291
20-25 years	183.554
25-30 years	191.116
30-35 years	198.99
35-40 years	207.188
40-45 years	215.724
45-50 years	224.612
50-55 years	233.866
55-60 years	243.501
60-70 years	253.533
70-80 years	263.979
80-90 years	274.855
90-100 years	286.179
>100 years	297.97

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 to measure Platelet count levels. A pathologist, a specialist in disease study, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your Platelet count test results are typically available within a few hours after the procedure.