Platelets

[mats01_99]

Hi. I have just had the results back from a recent health check. The only thing of concern is my platelet count. This was 128 where the normal range is 150-400. My white cells are 4.1 just inside the range of 4-11. Should I be concerned?

[Sqad]

I assume that you are symptom free e.g no lumps or bumps, no anaemia and no bruising tendencies, in which case....NO you have nothing to worry about.

[NoMercy]

Normal reference range is actually 140-400 x 10/9/L.

Has your GP sought an opinion from the Haematologist?

[Patsy33]

I had trouble with my platelets being low years ago. Had blood tests which showed I likely had a virus. I think I was put on folic acid for a while. Eventually it settled down. I wondered if it was Beecham's powders which I used to take a lot back then for any pain! I say this as I read years later that aspirin can interfere with platelets. Hope all turns out well for you.

[mats01_99]

Thank you for the answers. As it was a health check it came back with the results and a written report and recommends that I go to my local GP in a few weeks for more blood tests to see if it has improved. She said the low level could have been down to a recent illness or infection, although I don't think I was ill around the time of the health check.

[mats01_99]

Just a quick update, my platelets are still only 130 and WBC 4.1. The GP does not seem concerned but has told me to get checked again in 3 months. Do you think it should be looked into sooner rather later or am I making a fuss over nothing?!