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PLATELET LEVEL IN UK COMPARED WITH AMERICA

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Can you tell me how to convert American platelet levels to UK system?

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Platelet levels are measured in thousands as in the US. In the UK the number is shortened, ie 22,000 in US would be 22 in the UK. Hope this helps.

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Thanks very much, Lynney11. That is indeed helpful! Heather

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