PLATELET REFERENCE VALUE IN NORMAL POPULATION:A SURVEY ON 20000 SAMPLE
Abstract
Introduction. Defining reference values is a priority in medical research for any community. The importance may be stressed when we look to platelet indices in which a few researches were performed. Methods. Sampling was done on a non probability convenience basis to select 19993 persons during a 6 month period. Platelet indices were measured automatically using H-1 cell counter.
Results. After analysing the data, 2.5 and 97.5 percentiles of platelet count were 145 and 356 (×103/mm3), of POW were 40.2 and 57.4, of PCT were 0.13 and 0.32, and of MPV was 7.4 and 10.7. For the first three variables the difference was significant between males and females.
Discussion. The reference values of platelet indices in Iranians are different from international data, although it may be due to burden of disease in this population.
Results. After analysing the data, 2.5 and 97.5 percentiles of platelet count were 145 and 356 (×103/mm3), of POW were 40.2 and 57.4, of PCT were 0.13 and 0.32, and of MPV was 7.4 and 10.7. For the first three variables the difference was significant between males and females.
Discussion. The reference values of platelet indices in Iranians are different from international data, although it may be due to burden of disease in this population.
Keywords
Reference Value, Platelet, Isfahan, Platelet Indices