Platelets are small types of blood cells that prevent excessive bleeding. It’s possible to develop low or high platelet counts related to a number of health conditions. Platelets are one of the main ...

Platelets (also called thrombocytes) are small blood cell fragments made by your bone marrow. They help form blood clots to stop you from bleeding when you've been injured. Platelets are small cell ...

There is still a critical need for blood and platelet donors, according to the American Red Cross. Officials say donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors ...