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I had a cbc and everything was normal except my doc said my platelets were a little low i'm worried about leukemia i've had a blood spot on my lip for a couple of months. ?

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Not to worry: A "little low" platelet count has nothing to do with leukemia. The blood spot on your lip also has nothing to do with leukemia.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Clumping platelets: Sometimes platelet counts are a bit low from clumping in the tube. Have it rechecked in a few days. Occasionally medications can lower count.

Answered 5/4/2014

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