The reference range of platelet volume is 9~13fl, and the average platelet volume of 73 generally refers to the platelet count of 73×10^9/L. An abnormal platelet count of 73×10^9/L indicates that the number of platelets in the patient’s body is mildly reduced, which may be caused by suffering from acute leukemia, disseminated intravascular coagulation and other diseases.
The routine blood test can determine whether the platelet count, red blood cells, white blood cells and other values in the body are abnormal. Under normal circumstances, the average platelet count should be within the range of (100~300) x 10^9/L. The patient’s average platelet count is lower than normal, which is an abnormal phenomenon.
The low average platelet count may be caused by the impaired hematopoietic function of the bone marrow, such as aplastic anemia, acute leukemia and so on. It may also be due to excessive platelet destruction, such as hypersplenism. If the patient suffers from disseminated intravascular coagulation or other diseases, resulting in excessive consumption of platelets in the body, it is also easy to cause the average platelet count to be lower than normal.
It is recommended that patients with a low mean platelet count consult their doctor to determine the cause of the problem and adopt appropriate treatment for the cause of the problem.