normal platelet count range uk
The result is compared to a ânormalâ range, which represents the platelet count found in 95% of healthy individuals. In adults the platelet count is usually between 150 and 450 x 109/L, which means there are 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microlitre of blood.A low platelet count (less than 150x19/L) may also be referred to as âthrombocytopeniaâ. Autoimmune disorders â such as lupus, can cause increased destruction of platelets. 2  Gestational thrombocytopenia â up to 1 in 10 women experience a fall in platelet count to below the normal range during pregnancy.