My lab report shows that on the first day, my platelet count was 1,48,000, and on the next day, it dropped to 1,22,000. I am concerned about what this decrease means?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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A drop in platelet count from 1.48 lakh to 1.22 lakh could be due to infection, lab variability, or hydration status. As long as the count is above 1 lakh and there are no signs of bleeding or bruising, it is generally not alarming. Repeat test in a few days to confirm trend.

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