Tests & DiagnosticsLetter: پ

Platelets

پلاکەتەکان (Platelets)

Small pieces in the blood that help it clot and stop bleeding.

Definition

Small pieces in the blood that help it clot and stop bleeding. A low count raises the risk of bleeding and bruising; a high count can come with infection, inflammation or iron deficiency. If the blood clotted in the sample tube, the count can be falsely low.

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