There are no common compounds using neon. Interesting facts: It is the fourth most abundant element in the universe, but only it represents only 0.0018% of the earth's atmosphere. It is the second lightest noble gas. The neon sign was first used by Georges Claude in Paris in 19l0. Common Uses: Neon lights; Gas lasers; Lightening arrestors
A high platelet count is 400,000 or above. A higher-than-normal number of platelets is called thrombocytosis. It means your body is making too many platelets. Causes may include: 1  A type of anemia in which red blood cells in the blood are destroyed earlier than normal (hemolytic anemia). 2  Anemia due to low iron.
A blood platelet count â Doctors always order this test first. ITP is one of the causes of a low platelet count (thrombocytopenia). Blood tests â Several different blood tests may be done, including a test for the presence of antiplatelet antibodies. A blood smear â In this test, a drop of blood is smeared on a glass slide so that the size, shape and general appearance of the platelets and other blood cells can be checked under a microscope.