Platelet Count and Bleeding Risk
Platelet Count | Risk of Bleeding* |
|---|---|
≥ 50,000/mcL (≥ 50 × 109/L) | Minimal |
20,000–50,000/mcL (20–50 × 109/L) | Minor bleeding after trauma |
< 20,000/mcL (< 20 × 109/L) | Spontaneous bleeding |
< 5000/mcL (< 5 × 109/L) | Severe, possibly life-threatening spontaneous bleeding |
* Reduced platelet function (eg, due to uremia or the use of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug [NSAID], aspirin, or another medication) adds to risk of bleeding in each platelet count range. | |
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