Platelet Distribution Test - Book at an Affordable Cost

Book Platelet Distribution Test at the best price in Delhi NCR, India from GDIC (Ganesh Diagnostic & Imaging Centre). GDIC is a NABL Accredited Pathology lab in Delhi offering a wide range of lab testing services.

What is Platelet Distribution Test?

Platelet distribution width (PDW) is a platelet anisocytosis measurement calculated from the distribution of individual platelet volumes. It is a measurement of circulating platelet mass based on the percentage of blood volume occupied by platelets.

Other Names

PL and PLT Count

Why it is done?

Your doctor may perform a platelet count as part of routine blood testing. Platelet counts are also sorted according to:

• Recognize a platelet disorder

• Before surgery, evaluate the risk of bleeding.

Keep an eye on you while undergoing medical treatments such as blood thinners or chemotherapy.

What is the procedure for Platelet Distribution Test?

A platelet count test is usually done in a health care setting by a trained doctor using a blood sample.

How does one prepare for the test? 

No preparation is needed.

Required documents

• A doctor's prescription. 

• A valid government ID.

After care 

Following the procedure, the practitioner will apply folded gauze and a bandage to the site to reduce bleeding, remove the tourniquet, and remove the needle.

The Cost of Platelet Distribution Test in Delhi

The Platelet Distribution Test costs varies INR 100 to INR 1500 by region and facility. So, get tested at trustworthy diagnostic centre like Ganesh Diagnostic. Training and experienced professionals are staffed to assure patient and visitor safety.