How many platelets are in 1 drop of blood?

Answer 1

Whole blood is divided into three parts: red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. So, there are essentially no platelets in a unit of blood. Those that are in a unit of blood are not functional as they have been stored in the refrigerator and are weeks old. Platelets need to be stored at room temperature and used within a week of collection.

Answer 2

There is on average around 150,000 platelets in a drop of blood but it depends on the size of the blood drop hope this helps xxx

Answer 3

150,000-350,000 per microliter of blood.

Answer 4

5000-10000

Answer 5

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