What Is the Normal Range for a Platelet Count for an Adult

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is the normal range for a platelet count for an adult (in platelets per cubic millimeter of blood) ?

• A)5000 to 10,000
• B)12 to 16
• C)180,000 to 300,000
• D)150,000 to 400,000

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