Platelets (PLT)

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What is the Lab Name for Platelets?

Platelets

What is the Lab Abbreviation for Platelets?

(PLT)

What is Platelets in terms of Nursing Labs?

Platelets (PLT) play a role in coagulation, hemostasis, and thrombus formation. Platelets are the smallest blood cell, damaged vessels send out signals that result in platelets traveling to the area and becoming “active”.

What is the Normal Range for Platelets?

100,000 – 450,000 cells/mcL

What are the Indications for Platelets?

Determine clotting vs bleeding disorders

What would cause Increased Levels of Platelets?

Malignancy
Polycythemia Vera
Postsplenectomy syndrome
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Iron-deficiency anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Tuberculosis
Birth control

What would cause Decreased Levels of Platelets?

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Inherited thrombocytopenia disorders:
- Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
- Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
- Zieve Syndrome
Infection:
- Hepatitis
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Measles
- Sepsis
Hypersplenism
Hemorrhage
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Drug Therapy:
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Sulfa antibiotics
- Hydralazine
- Thiazide diuretics
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Hemolytic anemia’s