When a complete blood panel test shows?

Question

flagged small platelets, what does it mean? Can this be a sign of autoimmune disorders?

Answer 1

Platelets are small anucleate cell fragments adapted to adhere to damaged blood vessels, to aggregate one with another, and to facilitate the generation of thrombin. These actions contribute to hemostasis by producing a platelet plug and then reinforcing the plug by the action of thrombin converting fibrinogen to fibrin strands. To accomplish these tasks, platelets have surface receptors that can bind adhesive glycoproteins. Williams Hematology Ch. 105

When glycoproteins bind to the surface receptors, the platelets are "flagged" and will be filtered out by the liver. Abnormal morphology would correlate with decreased function.

If you have concerns about your blood test, you should discuss them with your physician.