Description
The Manual Platelet Count (MPC) test is the gold standard for verifying low platelet counts and analyzing blood cells under a microscope. Whether you are monitoring a viral fever or checking for bleeding disorders, we provide reliable results. Skip the hospital rush with our safe, professional home sample collection service across Srinagar, and receive your fast digital reports at the region’s best-discounted online price.
What is the MPC (Manual Platelet Count) Test? While most routine blood tests (like a CBC) use automated hematology analyzers to count blood cells, these machines can sometimes miscount platelets. Platelets can clump together or attach to other white blood cells, leading the machine to report a falsely low platelet count (a condition known as pseudothrombocytopenia). The Manual Platelet Count (MPC) Test involves a trained pathologist taking a blood smear and physically counting the platelets under a microscope. This ensures 100% accuracy regarding the true number, size, and health of your platelets.
Clinical Significance Platelets (thrombocytes) are tiny blood cells crucial for blood clotting. If one of your blood vessels is damaged, it sends out signals that are picked up by platelets, which then rush to the site and form a plug (clot) to fix the damage. An accurate MPC test is vital for preventing misdiagnoses. It confirms whether a patient genuinely has thrombocytopenia (dangerously low platelets) or if it was just an automated machine error, saving the patient from unnecessary stress and inappropriate medical treatments.
When is this test recommended? Your physician will highly recommend an MPC test under the following circumstances:
Verification of CBC Results: Whenever an automated Complete Blood Count (CBC) shows an abnormally low platelet count.
Bleeding Symptoms: If you are experiencing prolonged bleeding from minor cuts, frequent nosebleeds, bleeding gums, or unexplained bruising (purpura).
Viral Infections: To closely monitor platelet drops during severe viral infections such as Dengue fever or Malaria.
Chemotherapy Monitoring: To safely monitor patients undergoing cancer treatments, which frequently suppress bone marrow and lower platelet production.
Sample Requirements & Preparation
Sample Type: Whole Blood. The sample is collected in a standard Lavender-top tube (EDTA).
Preparation: No special preparation or fasting is required for this test. You can eat and drink normally before your home collection appointment.
Department Hematology / Clinical Pathology
Why Choose Kashmir Online Lab? When your health depends on an exact microscopic evaluation, trust the experts at Kashmir Online Lab. By booking your MPC Test in Srinagar with us, you are choosing precision and convenience. Our highly trained phlebotomists will visit your home for a quick, sterile sample collection, saving you the hassle of early morning hospital queues. Your sample is analyzed by top-tier pathologists in our NABL-compliant labs to guarantee absolute accuracy. Book today to secure your exclusive online discount and receive your detailed digital report directly on your smartphone.
