Platelet count

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are the smallest type of blood cell and play a crucial role in blood clotting. Produced in the bone marrow, they are essential for hemostasis, the process that stops bleeding after an injury or damage to a blood vessel. Platelets are activated when there is damage to a blood vessel, causing them to become sticky and clump together to form a plug, which helps to seal the wound and prevent further blood loss.