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16 Aug 2010
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How low is too low (Platelets)
I had blood counts done about 2 years ago, 1 test said the count is inaccurate due to clumping(:-?) and the other was 61 000 then this year i had two test doen one was 52 000 and the other 45 000.
My question is how low should your platelets be before seeing a hematologist?
Should I see a hematologist?
What will happen when I do go see a hemotologist, i.e. what test will be done? (I''m just worried about the cost, I don''t want to waste money on this if I don''t need to)
My question is how low should your platelets be before seeing a hematologist?
Should I see a hematologist?
What will happen when I do go see a hemotologist, i.e. what test will be done? (I''m just worried about the cost, I don''t want to waste money on this if I don''t need to)
CyberDoc
Hallo splat
If you have less than 150 000 platelets per microliter on a blood test you have thrombocitopenia and it should be futher examined to determine the cause and prevent abnormal bleeds. If you don't have a medical aid, you can ask your doctor to refer you to the hematology department at your nearest academic hospital
Dr Bets
If you have less than 150 000 platelets per microliter on a blood test you have thrombocitopenia and it should be futher examined to determine the cause and prevent abnormal bleeds. If you don't have a medical aid, you can ask your doctor to refer you to the hematology department at your nearest academic hospital
Dr Bets
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