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CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker)

Get CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) done in Charbagh, Lucknow with GetVisit. The CD61 test detects a protein called CD61 that sits on platelets and megakaryocytes. Verified pathologist, home collection, and same-day digital reports across Chinhat and the city.
What is a CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) Test in Lucknow ?
What is CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker)?
The CD61 test detects a protein called CD61 that sits on platelets and megakaryocytes. These cells make and carry platelets, which help blood clot. Physical examination provides clues; a test result removes ambiguity and allows targeted, evidence-based management to begin promptly.
What does CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) measure?
Measuring CD61 helps identify cells of the platelet lineage in bone marrow or tissue samples. Doctors use it to find abnormal platelet production, to classify certain blood cancers, and to check for megakaryocytic involvement in marrow diseases. It helps diagnose conditions like thrombocytopenia, acute megakaryoblastic leukemia, and myeloproliferative disorders. Results guide treatment choices and help monitor response to therapy.
What symptoms suggest CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) may be needed?
A doctor may recommend CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) when a patient reports any symptom your doctor has identified as requiring objective laboratory investigation , including unexplained fatigue, unexplained weight change, persistent pain, fever, or abnormal bleeding. Sample collection for Lucknow is available at labs and at home across Chinhat, Aminabad, and surrounding neighbourhoods.
How is CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) performed?
A trained professional collects the required sample (swab, sputum, or fluid) at a GetVisit collection centre in Chinhat or Aminabad, Lucknow using sterile technique. The sample is barcoded and transported to the NABL lab, and your digital report follows in the GetVisit app once results are authorised.
How accurate is CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker)?
Samples collected in Chinhat or Aminabad, Lucknow are processed at NABL-accredited labs using validated methods and internal quality control. Accuracy depends on correct collection technique by a trained professional, which GetVisit's partnered centres follow. Reports are accepted by hospitals, specialists, and insurers across India.
Are there any risks to CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker)?
Risk is minimal. Swab, sputum, or fluid collection by a trained professional in Chinhat or Aminabad, Lucknow may cause brief, mild discomfort but no lasting effects. Any specific precaution for your test will be explained at the collection centre.
Did you know?
CD61 is the designation for integrin β3, a cell-surface marker mainly expressed on platelets and megakaryocytes.
CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) Test Preparation in Lucknow
Diet and fasting:
You do not need to fast. Have your normal meals, but skip a heavy, oily meal and alcohol the evening before as a general precaution.
What to carry:
Keep your prescription and ID handy, along with your OPD insurance details if applicable. Wear sleeves that roll up easily.
Medication guidance:
Unless your physician advises a change, keep taking your usual prescriptions as normal.
When to book:
An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Charbagh, Jankipuram, and the rest of Lucknow.
CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) Test Parameters in Lucknow
Single standalone test:
CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker). Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) Test in Lucknow ?
When does a doctor order CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker)?
CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) is often included in immunohistochemistry or flow cytometry panels for bone marrow and blood evaluation. Doctors may order it for unexplained low platelets, easy bruising, bleeding, or abnormal blood counts.
Who should get CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) done in Lucknow?
Lucknow's growing population, rich Awadhi diet driving diabetes and heart disease, winter air pollution, and seasonal monsoon infections make regular preventive diagnostic testing worthwhile for residents across the city. Those who benefit most from CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) include patients with recurrent or treatment-resistant infections, suspicious lesions, or symptoms that routine blood tests have not explained. A precise sample-based diagnosis in Lucknow allows treatment to be matched exactly to the cause.
What conditions can CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) help diagnose?
It helps diagnose or monitor platelet production problems, megakaryocytic leukemias, and myeloproliferative disorders. Abnormal results can come from marrow diseases, cancers, infections, or medication effects. A family history of platelet disorders may make this test more relevant.
What do CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) results mean?
Your result is read against the reference range printed on your GetVisit report for your age and sex, and always alongside your symptoms and history. A single value slightly outside the range does not by itself confirm a problem, your doctor decides whether it is significant. The specific high and low patterns for this test are explained in the FAQs below.
How often should CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) be repeated?
For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.
What happens after CD61 (Megakaryocytic Cell Marker) results are ready?
Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.
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