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Why are platelets known as pharmaceutical bags?

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Platelets are produced from very large bone marrow cells called megakaryocytes. .... read more

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are an essential blood component because they stop bleeding by clotting injuries to blood vessels. They are desperately needed by people who have suffered traumatic injury or cancer. read more

If the number of platelets in your blood (your platelet count) is too low, doctors may recommend a platelet transfusion. Platelets come from people who donate their blood. You will need to sign a consent form to say you give permission for the doctors and nurses to give you a transfusion. read more

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