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Slight low platelets count of 128 all other results in the cbc consulted are normal range. i was asked to recheck in 6 weeks time. should i be worry?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

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No: Not that far off from the statistical mean, and dr. Is just trying to be on the safe side, or so it would seem from this scant information.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Slight low platelets count of 128 all other results in the cbc consulted are normal range. i was asked to recheck in 6 weeks time. should i be worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

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