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Platelets
(PLT)
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”.
100,000 – 450,000 cells/mcL
What would cause Increased Levels of Platelets?
Total Bilirubin (T. Billi) Lab Values
Ammonia (NH3) Lab Values
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALK PHOS) Lab Values
Albumin Lab Values
Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Lab Values
Glucose Lab Values
WBC
Urinalysis
Troponin I
Triglycerides
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Sodium
Red Blood Cells
Prostate Specific Antigen
Potassium
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Oxygen Saturation
Osmolality
Magnesium
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