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A low platelet count (less than 150 x 109/L) is extremely common in clinical practice.
Causes include:
If the platelet count is:
Note: Bleeding risk is also dependent on whether other parts of the haemostatic process are involved, e.g. coagulation factor abnormalities in liver disease.
Initially, if:
Low platelet count confirmed. According to clinical suspicion, consider:
On retesting, if platelet count is:
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This guideline has been signed off by NEW Devon CCG.
Publication date: July 2016