Does a platelet count of 519 indicate thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)?

From the Research

Definition of Thrombocytopenia

• Thrombocytopenia is defined as a platelet count of less than 150 × 10^3 per µL 1, 2, 3, 4
• A platelet count of 519 is above this threshold

Platelet Count and Thrombocytopenia

• A platelet count of 519 does not indicate thrombocytopenia, as it is above the defined threshold of 150 × 10^3 per µL 1, 2, 3, 4
• Patients with platelet counts greater than 50 × 10^3 per µL rarely have symptoms 1, 2

Clinical Implications

• Patients with platelet counts above 150 × 10^3 per µL are generally not considered to have thrombocytopenia and do not require treatment for low platelet count 1, 2, 3, 4
• However, it is essential to consider the overall clinical context and other potential causes of symptoms or laboratory findings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5