Platelet Count and Bleeding Risk

Platelet Count and Bleeding Risk

Platelet Count

Risk of Bleeding

≥ 50,000/mcL (≥ 50 × 109/L)

Minimal

20,000–50,000/mcL (20–50 × 109/L)

Minor bleeding after trauma

≤ 20,000/mcL (≤ 20 × 109/L)

Spontaneous bleeding

≤ 5000/mcL (≤ 5 × 109/L)

Severe, possibly life-threatening spontaneous bleeding