Lab report
Platelet count: normal range and what your result means
Also called platelets, platelet count, plt, dengue platelets, platelet
What this test measures
Platelets help your blood clot. They often fall in dengue and some other infections.
Platelet count ranges for adults
| Result (lakh/uL) | What it means |
|---|---|
| under 0.5 | Dangerously lowYour platelets are very low, with a risk of bleeding. Please see a doctor today; go to a hospital if you have any bleeding, black stools or severe stomach pain. |
| 0.5 to 0.9 | LowYour platelets are low. Please see a doctor soon, especially if you have fever (dengue). |
| 1 to 1.4 | Slightly lowYour platelets are slightly low. A doctor may repeat the test; in fever, drink plenty of fluids. |
| 1.5 to 4.4 | NormalYour platelet count is in the normal range. |
| 4.5 and above | HighYour platelets are higher than usual. It can follow an infection or iron deficiency; a doctor should check it. |
Type it in lakh: 1.5 lakh = 150,000 = 150 x10^3. We convert 150000 or 150 for you.
Labs use slightly different ranges. Always compare with the range printed on your own report.
What helps
- In fever, drink plenty of fluids: water, ORS, coconut water, soups.
- Avoid painkillers like aspirin or ibuprofen in fever unless a doctor advises; paracetamol is safer.
Talk to a doctor if
- Your platelets are below 1.5 lakh
- You have fever with rash, bleeding gums or black stools (go to a hospital)
The right doctor for this
General Physician
Show your report to a doctor online and get a clear plan. If you are not sure who to see, a general physician is always a safe place to start.