Platelet Count
Also known as: Platelets
The platelet count measures the number of platelets, small cell fragments that help blood to clot, in the blood. At The Vesey Private Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Platelet Count is available within 27 private blood test panels, with clinician-reviewed results. This page is educational and does not replace personalised medical advice.
What Platelet Count measures
The platelet count measures the number of platelets, small cell fragments that help blood to clot, in the blood. It is a component of the full blood count.
Why it is tested
The platelet count is measured within the full blood count as part of general assessment. It appears in FBC and comprehensive panels.
Tests that include Platelet Count at The Vesey
Guide prices are read from the current Vesey catalogue and confirmed at booking.
Full Blood Count (FBC)
Guide price from £144
Lipids and HbA1c
Guide price from £149
Basic Screen
Guide price from £153
Acute Medical Panel 1
Guide price from £168
Acute Medical Panel 2
Guide price from £180
Long COVID
Guide price from £190
21 further Vesey panels include Platelet Count. See all blood test panels →
Related biomarkers
Other markers in the full blood count group:
Frequently asked questions
What are platelets?
They are small blood components involved in clotting, reported within the full blood count. Their number is interpreted alongside the other blood count values.
This page is for general education and information only. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a recommendation for any specific test or treatment, and it does not include reference ranges, which are laboratory-dependent and interpreted by a clinician. Guide prices are indicative and confirmed at the time of booking. Always discuss your health and any test results with a qualified clinician. In an emergency call 999; for urgent non-emergency advice call NHS 111.
Private blood testing in Sutton Coldfield
Clinician-reviewed results. No GP referral needed.