S2E37

Season 2 Episode 37 | October 08, 2026

Beyond Your Platelet Count: Understanding Your ITP Lab Results

Ever opened your lab results and worried about the numbers marked in red? Dr. Camila Masias joins Barbara Pruitt to explain the CBC and chemistry profile, what they reveal beyond your platelet count, and how they help your healthcare team monitor ITP and treatment. Learn why an “abnormal” result may be normal for you, why trends matter, and what to ask at your next appointment.

Lifestyle Tip:
Barbara shares a helpful perspective on “normal” lab results and why an out-of-range number doesn’t have to send you into a panic.

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The Role and Function of Platelets in ITP

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Contact PDSA to connect with life altering information, resources and referrals. 440.746.9003 (877.528.3538 toll-free) or pdsa@pdsa.org.