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  1. Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Problems with how blood clots can lead to excessive bleeding or blood clotting. Learn about the risks and treatments for a low blood platelet count.

  2. Thrombocytosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    This condition occurs when your body produces too many platelets, the cells that help blood clot. Thrombocytosis can cause clotting or bleeding issues.

  3. Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Caused by low levels of platelets, symptoms may include purple bruises called purpura, as well as tiny reddish-purple dots that look like a rash.

  4. Mayo Clinic Q and A: What causes a high platelet count?

    ... as 651. My health care professional said it could indicate a blood cancer and referred me to a hematologist. What can cause my platelets to be so high?

  5. Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    A complete blood count determines the number of blood cells, including platelets, in a sample of your blood. Your healthcare professional may compare the ...

  6. Blood donation types - Mayo Clinic

    Platelet donation (plateletpheresis) · Have donated whole blood at Mayo Clinic before or have given double red blood cells, plasma or platelets elsewhere. · Have ...

  7. Thrombocytosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

    A blood test called a complete blood count (CBC) can show whether your platelet count is too high. You may also need blood tests to check for: High or low iron ...

  8. Platelet, double red blood cell and plasma donations - Mayo Clinic

    Apheresis blood donations take about 1 1/2-2 hours. Platelet donation (plateletpheresis). During plateletpheresis, only platelets are collected. Platelets help ...

  9. Low Platelet Count Not Necessarily a Reason to Postpone Surgery - Mayo Clinic News Network

    Answer: Your platelet level is a bit lower than normal range, but not low enough to prevent prostate cancer surgery. Platelets, also called thrombocytes ...

  10. Platelets. Platelets help your blood to clot. A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) means your body can't stop itself from bleeding. What's being counted ...