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My cbc report is normal but platelet count is 87000. no sign of bleeding. is that normal?

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Your: Platelet count is low, but not threatening unless drop has been quick. Sometimes antibodies to platelets may be responsible, talk to a hematologists.

Answered 10/5/2016

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