• Patients receiving the drug showed higher platelet counts and fewer required platelet transfusions compared to the placebo groups. (medpagetoday.com)
  • In life‐threatening bleeding, we recommend platelet transfusions to achieve haemostasis, along with intravenous immunoglobulin and high dose steroids. (mja.com.au)
  • Immunosuppressant therapy may be appropriate for you if you have lower-risk MDS and haven't had effective results with ESAs and transfusions. (healthline.com)
  • The drug may decrease or eliminate the need for platelet transfusions, which are associated with the risk of infection and other adverse reactions, according to the FDA. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • [ 1 ] Women are more commonly diagnosed with platelet disorders during pregnancy, because screening is done as part of the initial clinical evaluation with automated blood counts. (medscape.com)
  • Overview of Platelet Disorders Platelets are circulating cell fragments that function in the clotting system. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Overview of Vascular Bleeding Disorders Bleeding may result from abnormalities in Platelets Coagulation factors Blood vessels Vascular bleeding disorders result from defects in blood vessels, typically causing cutaneous or mucosal. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Platelet disorders are a set of conditions in which people have an abnormal platelet count - either low platelets or high platelets. (nortonhealthcare.com)
  • Treatment for platelet disorders has improved over the last several years, and our patients have access to the latest approved treatments. (nortonhealthcare.com)
  • Children under the age of two years and patients with mitochondrial disorders are at higher risk. (nih.gov)
  • Any insufficiency in Vitamin D absorption is hazardous to health and associated with the risk of disease, cancer, and disorders like osteoporosis. (cancertutor.com)
  • Patients with fewer platelets were more likely to die of staph sepsis than patients with higher platelet counts. (news-medical.net)
  • a normal person's platelet count can range from 150,000 to 400,000. (pdsa.org)
  • Overall, 9.9 percent of women with uncomplicated pregnancies had a platelet count below 150,000/mm³ at the time of delivery. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Women who had pregnancy-related complications more often had platelet counts of less than 150,000/mm³ at the time of delivery than women with uncomplicated pregnancies (11.9 versus 9.9 percent). (medicalxpress.com)
  • The normal level of platelets in the blood is between 150,000-450,000 per milliliter (mL) . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If levels of platelets fall below 150,000/mL , it may indicate thin blood. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • There is a very slight risk of infection where the skin is cut. (medlineplus.gov)
  • While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop , putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. (oncolink.org)
  • In an expert's hands, it is usually very safe, although there is a small risk of infection, excessive bleeding or perforating a loop of bowel. (wikipedia.org)
  • If your ITP was caused by an infection, treating the infection may help increase your platelet count and lower your risk of bleeding problems. (nih.gov)
  • Approximately 31 percent of patients with low platelet counts died from the infection, compared to less than 6 percent of patients with platelets above the threshold. (news-medical.net)
  • Following infection with one serotype, subsequent infection with a different serotype increases a person's risk of severe dengue and death. (paho.org)
  • Assuming a fixed vaccine escape mutation probability per infection ( p ), the risk of a vaccine escape variant arising in a specified time period is 1 - (1 - p ) N , where N represents the number of cases in that period. (cdc.gov)
  • Sepsis is a hard to identify condition, but is typically denoted by high respiratory rate, high high rate, low or high body temperature, low or high white blood cell count and a suspected or known infection in the body. (selfgrowth.com)
  • Notwithstanding the ability of antivirals to reduce viral load, a life-long history of HBV infection and liver damage appeared to increase cancer risk, despite the reduction in viral load later in life. (hepb.org)
  • TYSABRI increases your risk of getting a rare brain infection-called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)-that usually leads to death or severe disability. (tysabri.com)
  • Patients who are anti-JCV antibody negative are still at risk for the development of PML due to the potential for a new JCV infection or a false negative test result. (tysabri.com)
  • Increased risk of infection of the brain or the covering of your brain and spinal cord (encephalitis or meningitis) caused by herpes viruses that may lead to death. (tysabri.com)
  • Although there may be an unusually high number of white blood cells on your child's blood count, these white blood cells aren't mature and don't fight infection. (dana-farber.org)
  • Immunosuppressives may diminish therapeutic effects of vaccines and increase risk of adverse effects (increased risk of infection). (medscape.com)
  • Our objective was to observe the effects of extracorporeal circulation (ECC) with different time on platelet count in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. (nature.com)
  • However, there are few studies on the effects of ECC time on platelet count in patients after cardiac surgery, especially the effects of different ECC time on postoperative platelet count has not been reported. (nature.com)
  • The purpose of this study was to conduct a retrospective study to observe the effects of ECC with different time on platelet count in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, so as to provide reference for improving the prognosis of patients undergoing cardiac surgery. (nature.com)
  • Once Nizet and team had an idea of what might be happening in the patients who are less likely to survive staph sepsis, they turned to mouse models of the disease to find ways to tip the balance of what they call the 'toxin-platelet-receptor' axis back in favor of the human patient. (news-medical.net)
  • all patients with Stage i PFH hepatoblastoma will be classified as very low-risk (stratum 1) and will be treated with surgery only. (childrens.com)
  • Patients with Stage i non-PFH, non-SCu hepatoblastoma or with Stage ii non-SCu hepatoblastoma will be classified as low-risk (stratum 2) and will be treated on Regimen T with 2 adjuvant cycles of cisplatin, 5-flouorouracil, and vincristine (C5V), a reduction from the standard 4 cycles of chemotherapy given on previous CoG trials. (childrens.com)
  • Patients with Stage i SCu, Stage ii SCu, or any Stage iii hepatoblastoma will be classified as intermediate-risk (stratum 3) and will be treated with Regimen F (intermediate risk, stratum 3, has been closed to accrual as of 03/12/12). (childrens.com)
  • all patients with any Stage iV hepatoblastoma as well as patients with any stage of hepatoblastoma and initial aFP [Less Than] 100 ng/mL will be classified as high-risk (stratum 4) and will be treated with the novel combination of vincristine, irinotecan, and temsirolimus in Regimen H in order to estimate the response rate of this new combination of agents. (childrens.com)
  • Patients will be staged for Risk Classification and Treatment at diagnosis using COG Staging Guidelines, as listed in the protocol. (childrens.com)
  • Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolic disease in moderate and high risk surgical patients, in particular those undergoing orthopaedic or general surgery including cancer surgery. (medicines.org.uk)
  • Prophylaxis of venous thromboembolic disease in medical patients with an acute illness (such as acute heart failure, respiratory insufficiency, severe infections or rheumatic diseases) and reduced mobility at increased risk of venous thromboembolism. (medicines.org.uk)
  • Individual thromboembolic risk for patients can be estimated using validated risk stratification model. (medicines.org.uk)
  • In patients at moderate risk of thromboembolism, the recommended dose of enoxaparin sodium is 2,000 IU (20 mg) once daily by subcutaneous (SC) injection. (medicines.org.uk)
  • In moderate risk patients, enoxaparin sodium treatment should be maintained for a minimal period of 7-10 days whatever the recovery status (e.g. mobility). (medicines.org.uk)
  • In patients at high risk of thromboembolism, the recommended dose of enoxaparin sodium is 4,000 IU (40 mg) once daily given by SC injection preferably started 12 hours before surgery. (medicines.org.uk)
  • o For patients with a high venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk who undergo abdominal or pelvic surgery for cancer an extended thromboprophylaxis up to 4 weeks is recommended. (medicines.org.uk)
  • Besides bleeding risk, patients experience fatigue and poor quality of life, Broome said, and current therapies are linked to comorbidities and don't work long enough. (ajmc.com)
  • During the study, all patients received treatment intravenously weekly but could switch to biweekly after week 4 if their platelet levels increased sufficiently. (ajmc.com)
  • The primary end point was the proportion of chronic ITP patients with a sustained platelet response of ≥50×109/L in at least 4 of 6 visits between weeks 19 and 24 without intervening events, such as rescue therapy after week 12. (ajmc.com)
  • Experts in a 2017 research review called it "an excellent option" for MDS patients with low or intermediate disease risk. (healthline.com)
  • A study published in the European Respiratory Journal in July 2020 shows that lung cancer could be detected around three months earlier using a biomarker blood test and CT scanning in high-risk patients. (medicinenet.com)
  • Antibodies to platelet factor 4 (PF4) were positive in 22 patients and negative in 1 patient. (cdc.gov)
  • The treatment is indicated for adults at high risk of fracture, defined as a history of osteoporotic fracture, multiple risk factors for fracture, or patients who have failed or are intolerant to other available therapies. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • Baseline characteristics and clinicopathological features of the patients, risk factors, treatment, and markers of poor prognosis were determined. (nih.gov)
  • the observed mortality was 73% among patients with platelet counts below 30,000 per cubic millimeter and intracranial hemorrhage. (nih.gov)
  • The high mortality associated with VITT was highest among patients with a low platelet count and intracranial hemorrhage. (nih.gov)
  • Researchers have hoped that treating hepatitis B patients with antivirals would reduce both their viral loads and their liver cancer risk. (hepb.org)
  • What is especially disappointing is that liver cancer developed even in treated patients who had no history of cirrhosis (severe liver scarring) which increases cancer risk. (hepb.org)
  • Percutaneous drainage is indicated for easily accessible uniloculated or biloculated abscesses with otherwise favorable features, as described previously, and also for surgical patients at very high risk who cannot tolerate general anesthesia or surgery. (medscape.com)
  • The complete results from a 5-year open-label extension study of Nplate in the adult chronic ITP setting show that Nplate increases and sustains platelet counts in these patients and that adverse event rates were consistent with those reported in previous studies," said Sean Harper, M.D., senior vice president, Global Development and Chief Medical Officer at Amgen. (amgen.com)
  • It is a safer alternative than heparin for high risk of bleeding patients and a good alternative for patients with heparin-induced thrombopenia (HIT). (hindawi.com)
  • For patients who may be at elevated risk of treatment failure or CAA, use of multiple-dose corticosteroids in conjunction with IVIG is likely to provide considerable clinical benefit. (cdc.gov)
  • Our attending hematologist, Dr. Jenny Despotovic, eventually diagnosed Sara with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a rare autoimmune blood disorder in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys platelets. (pdsa.org)
  • In ITP, however, your immune system attacks and destroys your body's platelets by mistake. (nih.gov)
  • In most cases, surgeons won't perform surgery on someone with a platelet count under 50,000. (pdsa.org)
  • Bleeding associated with surgery is uncommon unless the platelet counts are lower than 50,000/μL. (medscape.com)
  • When your skin is injured or broken , your platelets clump together and form clots to stop the bleeding . (healthline.com)
  • Platelets are small cells that clump together and help blood clot. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • HealthDay)-All women have a decrease in mean platelet counts during pregnancy, according to a study published in the July 5 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine . (medicalxpress.com)
  • This medication can cause life-threatening infections, with or without a decrease in white blood cell counts. (oncolink.org)
  • These medications impair blood clot formation but can also decrease platelet levels . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Treatment usually occurs if symptoms develop, if there is a decrease in the red blood cell count or platelet count, or if there is enlargement of the lymph nodes or spleen. (cancercare.org)
  • Corticosteroids added to initial standard intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment may decrease the risk for these complications. (cdc.gov)
  • Gray platelet syndrome (GPS) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder characterized by macrothrombocytopenia, myelofibrosis, splenomegaly and typical gray appearance of platelets on Wright stained peripheral blood smear. (orpha.net)
  • Peripheral smears show typical large, pale gray platelets. (orpha.net)
  • In advanced cases, with very high blast cell counts, these cells clog up blood vessels and do not allow red blood cells to reach the peripheral organs and limbs. (news-medical.net)
  • If you think you may be experiencing symptoms of low platelet count, talk to a healthcare professional - especially if you're experiencing serious symptoms, such as wounds or cuts that won't stop bleeding, or blood in your stools or urine. (healthline.com)
  • Your doctor will check your body for unusual bruising or evidence of petechiae (small red and purple dots), which is a sign of capillary bleeding that often accompanies a low platelet count. (healthline.com)
  • At 11,000, Sara was at risk for serious internal bleeding. (pdsa.org)
  • Platelets help your blood clot, so when the count is low you are at a higher risk of bleeding. (oncolink.org)
  • Do not take aspirin (salicylic acid), non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as Motrin/Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen), Celebrex (celecoxib), etc. as these can all increase the risk of bleeding. (oncolink.org)
  • This serves to recruit other platelets into the growing platelet plug, which acts to stop the bleeding. (medscape.com)
  • Clinically significant spontaneous bleeding is rare unless counts fall below 10,000/μL. (medscape.com)
  • When you have a low platelet count, you may have trouble stopping bleeding. (nih.gov)
  • Overview of Hemostasis Hemostasis, the arrest of bleeding from an injured blood vessel, requires the combined activity of Vascular factors Platelets Plasma coagulation factors Regulatory mechanisms counterbalance. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Presenting features include low platelet counts, easy bruising (petechiae), prolonged bleeding and epistaxis. (orpha.net)
  • Severe stomach and intestine bleeding (hemorrhage) that have caused death have happened in some people treated with Exjade, especially in elderly people who have advanced blood cancers or low platelet counts. (nih.gov)
  • Bleeding, family and medication histories and a review of historical investigations are required to gauge the bleeding risk and possible hereditary syndromes. (mja.com.au)
  • Beyond the platelet count, the decision to treat is affected by individual bleeding risk, disease stage, side effects of treatment, concomitant medications, and patient preference. (mja.com.au)
  • complete response" if platelet count is ≥ 100 × 10 9 /L and absence of bleeding. (mja.com.au)
  • Not for use to normalize platelet counts, but used when clinical condition increases bleeding risk. (medscape.com)
  • Due to lowering of platelet counts in blood there is an increased risk of bleeding. (news-medical.net)
  • Platelets normally help in clotting and prevent bleeding. (news-medical.net)
  • According to a 2019 research review , they are generally safe and effective for people with low-risk MDS and anemia. (healthline.com)
  • TYSABRI may cause low platelets, and in some cases also low red blood cells (anemia), in your newborn baby if you take TYSABRI while you are pregnant. (tysabri.com)
  • The secondary hemostatic phase begins when the coagulation pathway is activated on the surface of the activated platelets to form a fibrin meshwork, which serves to reinforce the platelet plug. (medscape.com)
  • There is conflicting evidence around the theory that certain COVID-19 vaccines might increase the risk of stroke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This article summarizes what scientists currently know about COVID-19 vaccines and the risk of stroke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • It discusses whether these vaccines are risk factors for stroke and whether they are safe for people who have already had a stroke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Scientists are unsure about the link between COVID-19 vaccines and the risk of stroke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • While some studies indicate that the vaccines could be risk factors for ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, others do not. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The 2022 review suggests that the vaccines could cause known risk factors for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • An Fc-peptide fusion protein (peptibody) that increases platelet production through binding and activation of the thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor, a mechanism similar to endogenous TPO. (medscape.com)
  • TYSABRI increases the risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). (tysabri.com)
  • Risk stratification of decompensation using liver stiffness and platelet counts in compensated advanced chronic liver disease (CHESS2102). (amedeo.com)
  • The platelet's new look is recognized by another molecule in the liver called the Ashwell-Morell receptor, which pulls 'bald' platelets out of circulation. (news-medical.net)
  • Oseltamivir inhibits the platelet sugar-removing enzyme so the cells don't go bald and aren't cleared by the liver, even when staph's alpha-toxin is around. (news-medical.net)
  • HELLP syndrome (hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count) may complicate severe preeclampsia. (medscape.com)
  • Curiously, having high viral loads (HBV DNA) at the start of treatment did not appear to increase liver cancer risk. (hepb.org)
  • The key message for doctors is that liver cancer risk remains despite a dramatic reduction in viral load, researchers noted. (hepb.org)
  • The researchers examined vitamin D levels and liver cancer risk among 520,000 participants in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition between 1992 and 2010. (hepb.org)
  • Vitamin D deficiency, especially during neonatal development, is believed to increase the risk of schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis and other diseases of the central nervous system. (cancertutor.com)
  • Individuals categorized with a severe deficiency were at an increased risk of 394 percent to present with symptoms of cognitive decline. (cancertutor.com)
  • In some sepsis cases, they found, the bacteria win out and platelet levels plummet. (news-medical.net)
  • The researchers also determined that two currently available prescription medications, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for other uses, protect platelets and improve survival in mouse models of staph sepsis. (news-medical.net)
  • Mice with staph sepsis and treated with either ticagrelor or oseltamivir maintained more platelets and had less bacteria in their blood. (news-medical.net)
  • When you don't have enough platelets in your blood supply, your body can't form clots. (healthline.com)
  • Thin blood means having too few platelets, a part of the blood that helps clots form. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • On the other hand, thick blood can increase the risk of blood clots and thrombosis, which can be life threatening. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Doctors can prescribe anticoagulant medications, such as heparin and warfarin, when blood is thick and a person has an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The Platelet Disorder Support Association does not provide medical advice or endorse any medication, vitamins or herbs. (pdsa.org)
  • You may need this test to confirm that you have ITP and not another platelet disorder, especially if your treatment is not working. (nih.gov)
  • Absence or marked reduction of alpha-granules in platelets underlie the disorder. (orpha.net)
  • Most people who have chronic ITP can stop treatment at some point and maintain a safe platelet count. (nih.gov)
  • Treatment depends on your platelet count and whether you have any symptoms. (nih.gov)
  • In mild cases, you may not need any treatment, and your provider will monitor your condition to make sure that your platelet count does not become too low. (nih.gov)
  • Your platelet count remains at 400% above treatment target count ergo high clotting risk. (pdsa.org)
  • We found this combination of medicine can make my plate count become stable, so that the treatment remain unchanged a. (pdsa.org)
  • When starting and continuing treatment with TYSABRI, it is important to discuss with your doctor whether the expected benefit of TYSABRI is enough to outweigh this risk. (tysabri.com)
  • A certain vitamin, pyridoxine, should be administered routinely at doses of 10 mg per day during treatment with [TB360 trade name] since it largely reduces the risk of developing neuropathy. (who.int)
  • A blood test known as a complete blood count (CBC) is one of the first diagnostic tests your doctor will order if they suspect you have MDS. (healthline.com)
  • Primary outcome was the platelet count before operation (T 1 ), at the end of operation (T 2 ), on the first day (T 3 ), the second day (T 4 ) and the fifth day after operation (T 5 ). (nature.com)
  • Primary hemostasis begins when platelets adhere to the site of endothelial disruption, leading to platelet clumping. (medscape.com)
  • Whole blood cell (WBC) count was used as the primary haematological marker for increased CVD risk, and platelet count and haematocrit as the secondary markers. (cdc.gov)
  • You might notice petechiae, or tiny red dots, on the skin if your child has a low number of platelets. (dana-farber.org)
  • You may also make fewer platelets. (nih.gov)
  • Jessica A. Reese, Ph.D., from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and colleagues examined platelet counts throughout pregnancy in 7,351 women who delivered between 2011 and 2014. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Mean platelet counts decreased during pregnancy in all the women , beginning in the first trimester," the authors write. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Average platelet count in pregnancy is decreased (213,000/μL vs 250,000/μL), and declines as pregnancy progresses. (medscape.com)
  • Certain autoimmune conditions, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), can increase the rate of platelet destruction. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Platelet counts were compared with those of non-pregnant women included in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 through 2012. (medicalxpress.com)
  • The mean platelet count in the first trimester was 251,000/mm³ among women with uncomplicated pregnancies, compared with the mean platelet count of 273,000/mm³ among the 8,885 non-pregnant women (P (medicalxpress.com)
  • Low platelet counts affect close to 10% of pregnant people at the time of birth. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • According to an ongoing observational study in Botswana, women who received dolutegravir at the time of becoming pregnant or early in the first trimester appear to be at higher risk for birth defects involving the brain, spinal cord, and spine. (pharmacytimes.com)
  • My platelet count raised to 140 after injection 48 bottles of ivig and 4 bags of platelets. (pdsa.org)
  • It is because the effect of IVIG only last for a week, but we need another thing to compress the activity of immune system, that is Cyclosporine A. We have tried different dose of Cyclosporine A, the dose below 250 mg daily was insufficient to make platelet count stable after the effect of ivig. (pdsa.org)
  • If they're staying in an area where disease risk is high, they should get the first dose at 12 months and the second at least 4 weeks later. (kidshealth.org)
  • If there is a need for earlier than 12 hours enoxaparin sodium preoperative prophylactic initiation (e.g. high risk patient waiting for a deferred orthopaedic surgery), the last injection should be administered no later than 12 hours prior to surgery and resumed 12 hours after surgery. (medicines.org.uk)
  • A 2022 study found evidence that such risk factors were likelier to develop in people who had received a COVID-19 vaccine than in the general population. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Therefore, the risk of stroke may actually be higher among unvaccinated individuals who develop COVID-19 than in people who receive the vaccine. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Some people take blood-thinning medications to reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Some people have low platelet counts due to genetic factors. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Elderly people may be at a higher risk of developing serious side effects and death due to serious side effects with Exjade. (nih.gov)
  • Among them, 69 people (0.09%) have Platelet count increased. (ehealthme.com)
  • Currently, we are studying 17,346 people who have Platelet count increased. (ehealthme.com)
  • Approximately 500 million people in the Americas are today at risk of dengue. (paho.org)
  • GPS may result in fatal hemorrhage especially in adulthood when platelet counts are further decreased. (orpha.net)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that in the early stages of vaccine roll-outs, some data indicated that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine could be a risk factor for ischemic stroke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This is followed by platelet activation, which is characterized by release of granules containing von Willebrand factor, adenosine 5'-diphosphate (ADP), and serotonin. (medscape.com)
  • If you're at risk for HIV, hepatitis C, or Heliobacter pylori , your provider may screen you for these infections, which might be linked to ITP. (nih.gov)
  • Persons who are infected with HIV and altered immune function also are at increased risk for infections such as tuberculosis (TB), bacterial pneumonia, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), for which preventive measures are available. (cdc.gov)
  • This causes lowering of immunity and raises the risk of repeated infections. (news-medical.net)
  • You are now on 5mg of Prednisone which is below the physiological dose so is probably having little effect on you count and is realistically a tapering regime, which incidentally needs to be very gentle henceforth unless you want to add adrenal insufficiency to the show. (pdsa.org)
  • Why do you keep reducing your Eltrombopag dose instead of your immunosuppressants all 3 of which carry huge risks to long term health? (pdsa.org)
  • My doctor reduce the dose of medicine one at a time to minimize the risk that cause the game back to the starting point again. (pdsa.org)
  • the lower dose is for those with platelet counts of at least 40 × 10 9 /L but less than 50 × 10 9 /L. (medpagetoday.com)
  • Immature platelets are the most recently produced platelets and may be a better marker of platelet production. (nih.gov)
  • RESULTS: The mean measured hematological marker was 6656 (SD 1656) cells x10(6)/l for WBC, 47.2 (SD 3.5) % for hematocrit, and 243 (SD 52) cells x10(9)/l for platelets. (cdc.gov)