@amhbhaiofficial: Platelets are small blood cells that help stop bleeding by forming clots when a blood vessel is injured. They are also called thrombocytes. Main Function of Platelets Help in blood clotting Prevent excessive bleeding Repair damaged blood vessels Normal Platelet Count 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter (µL) of blood Low Platelets (Thrombocytopenia) Causes: Viral infections Dengue fever Bone marrow problems Certain medicines Symptoms: Easy bruising Bleeding gums Nosebleeds Tiny red spots on skin (petechiae) High Platelets (Thrombocytosis) Causes: Infection Inflammation Iron deficiency Bone marrow disorders Risks: Blood clots Stroke or heart problems in severe cases Platelets in CBC Test Platelet count is included in a Complete Blood Count (CBC) test and is usually written as: Platelets PLT #Platelets #PLT #CBC #BloodTest #MedicalStudent #LabReport #Hematology #MedicalEducation #MedTok #Healthcare #NursingStudent #DoctorTok #MedicalFacts #BloodCells #LearnMedicine