Platelets

also known as PLT

NORMAL_RANGE
150 – 400 K/μL
UNIT
K/μL

/WHAT_IT_IS

Platelets are tiny blood cell fragments that clot wounds. They're not directly affected by TRT but matter for clotting risk, which interacts with polycythemia.

/NORMAL_RANGE

Reference: 150–400 K/μL.

What does high PLT mean?

  • +Inflammation, iron deficiency, post-splenectomy, essential thrombocythemia (rare).

What does low PLT mean?

  • +Viral infection, autoimmune ITP, liver disease, alcohol use, some medications.

/ON_TRT

Elevated platelets combined with high hematocrit raise clot risk meaningfully — talk to your doctor about prophylaxis.

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/TRACK_THIS

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-04 · MyTRT does not provide medical advice. Always consult your physician.