The blood has so many parts and so many functions. If any of our blood counts are abnormal, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Here's what to know.

Immune thrombocytopenia, also known as ITP, is a condition that causes low platelet levels in your body. Platelets are created by your bone marrow and work to make your blood clot and to stop bleeding ...

The most common etiology of pseudothrombocytopenia is platelet clumping induced by EDTA, which is the anticoagulant present in the purple tube in which blood is collected for a CBC. This clumping is ...

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) with thrombocytopenia is characterized by a blood clot in the brain and a platelet count that’s lower than normal. Prompt medical attention is crucial to lower ...

In late pregnancy, routine blood work may occasionally reveal mildly low platelets, which can be alarming if you are not ...