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1 Platelet count measures the number of platelets in a volume of blood and usually ranges between 150,000 to 400,000 per cmm. 2  Mean platelet volume (MPV) measures the average size of platelets in a volume of blood.3  The normal range is between 6 to 12 femtoliters (a very small fraction of a liter). RBC (red blood cell) count measures the number of red blood cells in a volume of blood and usually ranges between 4.2 to 5.9 million cells per cmm.
Determined on basis of baseline platelet count, desired platelet count, and estimated blood volume. For 70 kg patient, 4 x 10 11 platelets (about 4 units WB platelets or 1 apheresis platelet), platelet increment of approximately 30,000/ul is expected in the absence of alloimmunization or excessive consumption.