A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot. They are smaller than red or white blood cells.
Thrombocyte count
Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The site is cleaned with germ-killing medicine (antiseptic). The health care provider wraps an elastic band around the upper arm to apply pressure...
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Erythrocyte count; Red blood cell countNormal ValuesThe general the range is as follows:Male: 4.7 to 6.1 million cells per microliter... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: First DataBank
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