Platelet Count Test
- Category
- Blood
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Counts platelets, the tiny blood cells that help blood to clot and stop bleeding.
Why this test is performed?
Checks for low platelets (thrombocytopenia) — common in dengue and other viral fevers — or high platelets, and assesses bleeding risk. A normal count is roughly 1.5–4.5 lakh per microlitre.
Who should take this test?
Tiredness, weakness, pale skin, fever, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding; routine health check-ups.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
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- No fasting
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Frequently asked questions
Platelets can fall quickly in dengue, usually between days 3 and 7 of fever. Daily counts help your doctor decide whether hospital care is needed.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 10–34 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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