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    What is a Platelet Count Test?

    A Platelet test measures the number of platelets (thrombocytes) in the blood. These small blood cells, which appear as tiny plates under a microscope, play a crucial role in blood clotting, helping stop bleeding after an injury by forming clots. Platelet tests may be requested by doctors during normal checkups or if they suspect disorders like thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) or thrombocytosis (high platelet count). This test primarily aims to monitor or diagnose disorders related to excessive bleeding or clotting and is often included in a complete blood count during regular medical exams. Additionally, it assesses patients with a history of bleeding disorders before surgery and evaluates platelet function during complex surgeries such as cardiac bypass, which have a higher bleeding risk. The test also keeps track of those who are taking blood thinners to prevent clotting in the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Platelet Count testing is also essential for dengue patients, as the virus often decreases platelet counts. Regular Platelet Count tests for dengue patients can help predict and follow recovery from dengue fever (DF), dengue shock syndrome (DSS), and dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) directing treatment options.

    If you are in Delhi and your doctor has recommended a Platelet Count test for a routine examination or due to any of the reasons mentioned above, getting tested is vital. Arrange for a Platelet Count test in Delhi for yourself or a loved one today.

    Platelet Count Test Parameters

    Platelets are vital for stopping bleeding post-injury. These tiny blood cells, visible only under a microscope, are plate-like when inactive. Upon blood vessel damage, signals activate the platelets, prompting them to travel to the injury site. There, they transform into an active spider-like shape and aggregate to form a plug, sealing the vessel and preventing further blood loss. This function is essential, as it prevents critical blood loss from minor injuries.

    The Platelet Count test has one sole parameter: measuring the amount of platelets in the blood.

    Platelet Count Test Preparation

    Below is an overview of how to prepare for the test:

    Prerequisites

    You do not need to fast for the Platelet test.

    Best Time to Get Tested

    The Platelet test can be conducted at any time of day.

    Who Should Get a Platelet Test

    It is suitable for individuals showing signs of elevated platelets, like numbness in the hands and feet, or reduced platelets, such as prolonged bleeding after minor cuts. This test is also important for those on medications to reduce blood clotting or those about to undergo complex surgical procedures.

    Cautions Before Taking a Platelet Test

    No special cautions are required before taking a Platelet Count test at home.

    Why Take a Platelet Count Test?

    A Platelet Count in Delhi is necessary when symptoms indicate an abnormal platelet count, either high or low. Symptoms of a low platelet count often include:

    • Bleeding for an extended time (following minor cuts or injuries)

    • Small red spots on the skin

    • Purple patches on the skin

    • Bleeding from the nose

    • Swollen or bleeding gums

    • Bruises (more frequent than usual)

    • Blood in urine, stool, or vomit

    • Longer or heavier than usual menstrual bleeding

    Symptoms of a high platelet count often include:

    • Bruises (that are formed easily)

    • Dizziness or lightheadedness

    • Headaches

    • General weakness

    • A numbing sensation in the hands and feet

    • Nose, gum and mouth bleeds

    • Stomach or intestinal bleeding

    This test is also required for individuals taking blood-thinning medications and for those undergoing complex surgeries such as trauma surgery or cardiac bypass. It is also important for monitoring conditions that cause excessive bleeding or clotting.

    Platelet Count Test Results & Interpretation

    The result of a Platelet Count Blood test is given below:

    Normal range: 150-450 [10^3/µL]

    Low Count

    Reasons for a low platelet count include:

    • Dengue fever

    • Contact with harmful chemicals like arsenic

    • Severe bleeding following an injury

    • Bacterial or viral infections

    • Drinking excess alcohol

    • Certain medications like antibiotics

    • Diseases in which the body attacks its own healthy cells like rheumatoid arthritis

    • Genetic disorders such as Von Willebrand disease

    • Blood disorders like thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

    • Blood cancers such as leukaemia

    • Treatment for cancers such as chemotherapy

    A reduced platelet count might be due to conditions like haemolytic uremic syndrome, which depletes or destroys platelets. Furthermore, the spleen can sometimes trap platelets, hindering their circulation in the bloodstream.

    High Count

    Reasons for a high platelet count include:

    • Undergoing treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency

    • Reactive Thrombocytosis

    • An injury

    • Certain medications like adrenalin

    • Bacterial or viral infections

    • Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis

    • Blood disorders like anaemia

    • Spleen removal

    • Failure of kidney

    • Certain surgical procedures like abdominal surgery

    • Certain cancers such as breast cancer

    A hereditary disorder involving a JAK2 gene mutation can result in a high platelet count, as it causes the bone marrow to increasingly produce excess platelets over time.

    FAQs on Platelet Count Test in Delhi

    The Platelet test price is ₹ 150. This price includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of test confirmation, and the results are available in 6 hours.

    A Platelet Count test measures the platelet levels in the blood. Its primary purpose is to find the causes of abnormal platelet counts and to monitor and diagnose conditions that result in excessive bleeding or clotting.

    No, fasting is not needed for the Platelet Count test at home.

    Yes, Orange Health Labs offers a home sample collection service for the Blood Test PLT. With Orange Health Labs, you can easily schedule a test at any location within Delhi.

    Follow these steps to book any blood test on our platform:

    • Search for the Test: Locate the Platelet test in Delhi or at home and click on the list of Orange Health’s website.

    • Review and Book: Select the test, review prerequisites, provide your address, and confirm the booking by choosing a suitable time slot for sample collection.

    • Sample Collection: An experienced eMedic will visit your home within the selected time slot to collect the sample.

    • Lab Processing: The collected sample will be sent to our NABL accredited and ICMR approved labs for analysis.

    • Receive Results: The reports of your Platelet test at home will be sent to you via email or WhatsApp within 6 hours. You can also avail of them on our app.

    The typical range for a Platelet Count is 150-450 [10^3/µL].

    Once your booking is confirmed, the Orange Health Labs’ eMedic team will be at your designated location within 60 minutes. The sample collection usually takes approximately five minutes, and you will receive your reports online in just 6 hours.

    Your doctor will determine how frequently you need a Platelet Count Blood test, guided by your symptoms and medical history.

    This test measures just one parameter: the number of platelets in a blood sample.

    Detecting thrombocytopenia or thrombocytosis is possible with a Platelet test, which can reveal underlying health conditions such as infections, immune system disorders, bone marrow damage, or spleen abnormalities.

    Bleeding control is the primary function of platelets. When an injury happens, they clump together to form clots, stopping excessive blood loss.

    Platelets are shaped like small plates when they are inactive. Upon receiving signals from an injured blood vessel, they travel to the site of injury and activate. In their active state, they extend tentacle-like structures that allow them to adhere to the broken vessel, resembling a spider or octopus, and form a clot to stop the bleeding.

    The risks associated with a blood test are nominal. Some may experience minor soreness or bruising at the needle site, though these effects generally subside quickly.

    Yes, abnormal Platelet test results might indicate either inherited or acquired platelet disorders. Genetic disorders like Von Willebrand disease are present from birth but might not manifest symptoms until later in life. On the other hand, acquired disorders like myelodysplastic syndrome can develop due to a range of factors such as other illnesses, medications, or environmental exposures.

    Platelet tests are occasionally conducted concurrently with other blood tests, such as:

    • Prothrombin Time and International Normalised Ratio (INR) test, which examines clotting function.

    • Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT) test, which assesses clotting time.

    • Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) blood test, which evaluates platelet size.

    Without having to visit a physical lab, Orange Health provides the fastest Platelet test services near you across Delhi at the convenience of your home. Localities include but are not limited to Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, South Extension, Greater Kailash, Hauz Khas, Saket, Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Rajouri Garden, Mayur Vihar, Preet Vihar, Shahdara, Laxmi Nagar, Green Park, Safdarjung Enclave, Defence Colony, New Friends Colony, Kalkaji, Malviya Nagar, Nehru Place.

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    Platelet Count Test in Delhi

    Test NamePlatelet Count Test
    PriceThe Platelet Test price is ₹150.
    Also Known AsThrombocyte Counts, Platelets Test, Platelet Count (PC) Test, Platelet Count (PLT) Test
    PurposeTo measure number of platelets in the blood
    Pre-test InformationFasting is not required for a Platelet Test.
    Report DeliveryGet reports within 6 hours.
    FrequencyAs prescribed by your doctor.
    Home TestingYes, home blood sample collection in 60 minutes from booking.
    Sample RequiredA blood sample is required for a Platelet Test.

    Platelet Count Test Price in Delhi

    The Platelet Test cost in Delhi is ₹ 150. This Platelet blood test price includes the fastest home sample collection within 60 minutes of booking, and the reports are available in 6 hours.

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    Steps to Book a Test/ Health Package

    Say goodbye to long queues and hello to hassle-free blood sample collection from our certified pathology lab right at your doorstep. Here's a straightforward step-by-step guide: • Visit www.orangehealth.in or use the Orange Health Lab Test At Home app. • Provide your details through the platform. • Skilled, trained, and vaccinated eMedics will reach you within 60 minutes or as per your chosen time slot. • Collected samples will be sent straight to our certified pathology laboratory for testing. • Expect your test reports via WhatsApp & Email within 6 hours, based on the tests done. • You can also conveniently access your reports on our app for easy reference.

    About The Brand

    Our view on healthcare is that, like much else, it should reach our homes – conveniently and affordably. We believe being connected to your doctor matters. A personal connect and context in healthcare cannot be replaced. Effective medicine will be when online and offline worlds combine. Our efforts will be to create services and products that doctors can use with their patients in clinic or remotely at their homes to better assess and diagnose patients' health and provide the right treatment.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q1

    Why should you choose Orange Health Labs over other pathology labs?

    Orange Health Labs stands out as the fastest diagnostic lab in town. From rapid at-home testing to expert eMedics, we blend cutting-edge diagnostics with comfort. With trusted certifications for our lab, we're your trusted path to accurate results. Experience health on your terms!
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    How does home collection within 60 minutes work?

    We guarantee home pathology services within just 60 minutes from order placement in Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Hyderabad, Faridabad, and Mumbai. Our skilled, vaccinated eMedics, following your chosen schedule, will arrive at your door. Your sample will be carefully handled, maintained at the right temperature, and transported to our certified labs. And rest assured, the results will reach you with even greater speed!
    Q3

    How are reports delivered?

    You will receive your reports via WhatsApp within 6 hours for most tests with our diagnostic laboratory. Additionally, you can access and view the reports on our app at any time.
    Q4

    What are the modes of payment available for booking?

    We offer a range of convenient payment options for our home pathology services. These include UPI, Mastercard, Visa card, Debit cards, and Credit card options. The choice is yours!
    Q5

    Can I cancel a test booking?

    You can cancel the booking from the Order Tracking Page on our app. Also, you can reach out to customer support via WhatsApp at 9008111144. We're here to help, and we'll get back to you in a flash!
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    Can I reschedule a booked test?

    If the need to reschedule a booked test arises, you can reschedule the booking from the Order Tracking Page on our app. Also, you can reach out to customer support via WhatsApp at 9008111144. Our team is primed to swiftly address your queries and provide the support you seek.