What Does My Lab Test Result Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 17 Jul 2016

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Sun, 17 Jul 2016 Answered on

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Question : Recent lab results indicate my platelet count is 136x10(9)/l . What does that mean?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is low normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

Your platelet count is at low normal range. So if you don't have any symptoms then nothing to worry. It is not significant clinically.

If you have any symptoms then please tell me about that.

Hope I have answered your question. if you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (44 minutes later)

I don't notice anything, what symptoms should I be looking for?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
You may have fever or signs of bleeding. But if you don't notice anything, then the report is clinically insignificant.

So just be relaxed.

Hope I have answered your question. if you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad