Product Description

Why to get tested?
To determine the number of platelets in a sample of your blood as part of a health exam; to screen for, diagnose, or monitor conditions that affect the number of platelets, such as a bleeding disorder, a bone marrow disease, or other underlying condition
When to get tested?
As part of a routine complete blood count (CBC); when you have episodes of unexplained or prolonged bleeding or other symptoms that may be due to a platelet disorder
What sample needed?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm or by a fingerstick (children and adults) or heelstick (newborns)
What preparation I need before test?
None