EVALUATION OF PLATELET COUNT AND PLATELET INDICES IN COVID-19 INFECTION

Background: Covid- 19 infection has caused global pandemic. One of the important pathogenic mechanisms COVID19 is abnormal inflammatory response. Newer studies show that platelets play role in and immune responses. Platelet count isolated platelet indices have been studied COVID-19 infections. However comprehensive study all parameters lacking. Hence, we analysed as well patients correlation with each-other. Methods: This a cross-sectional observational which included 101 whose were using MINDRAY B-6000 Analyzer. Results: The population consisted 61 males 40 females, Maximum age group 61-70 years. 49 (47%) out had normal count. Mild thrombocytopenia was seen 38 (37.60%) patients. Mean MPV present 11.4 on higher side range MPV. PDW, P-LCC P-LCR significantly increased. PCT within study. Conclusions: parameter derangements can be COVID infection, even mild cases. Analysis counts used useful method monitoring prognostication In having count, like for evaluating treatment effect.