Referral criteria from primary care - thrombocytopaenia (thrombocytopenia)

• when considering referral then consider the degree of urgency of the referral to the haematologist with respect to the platelet count:
  • non-urgent referral - platelet counts of 100-150x109/l in a well patient
  • fairly urgent referral - 50-100x109/
  • urgent referral - if platelet count < 50x109/l, refer urgently

Notes:

• consider the clinical condition of the patient when considering referral - any degree of thrombocytopenia in an ill patient merits referral

Reference:

1. Provan D, Arnold DM, Bussel JB, et al. Updated international consensus report on the investigation and management of primary immune thrombocytopenia. Blood Adv. 2019 Nov 26;3(22):3780-817.