Question 1

are borderline low platelets (174x10e3/ul) and 2 petechiae on abdomen suggestive of leukemia? wbc, rbc, differential all normal and feel fine. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Not leukemia: There is no evidence of leukemia and your platelet count is not abnormal. Two petecchiae are not impressive, but if showers of them occur and/or if there are nose or gum bleeding, the capillary fragility, vasculitis, liver disorders,medications like aspirin or Aleve (naproxen) are considerations. A hemtologist best qualified to evaluate you if you have further concerns.

Question 2

spoke with doctor today regarding my blood results. she said she will refer me to heamotology. she said my platelets are higher again at 535. haemoglobin low at 105. iron borderline low. mcv low. platelets been high for 1 year. what could be wrong?

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: Such findings are concerning for possible chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and similar disorders. OTOH, you're much younger than most persons with these disorders. Don't be over worried:  most CML is easily treatable and sometimes curable with mostly non-toxic drugs. Keep your appointment with the hematologist. Good luck.

Question 3

borderline low wbc (4.9)& platelets(187).borderline high inr(1.1). all still in range, but immature gran of .2%. doc say all ok, but lost 4lbs. worry?

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Relax: These numbers are perfectly fine. Be glad for good health. Here's what to do. Head back to that fitness-focused lifestyle you loved as a teenager. Eat very sensibly and sparingly, and see what happens to your body. The fitter you are, the more reliably your body will tell you if there's something wrong. I bet this will make you very happy. Best wishes and thanks for visiting.

Question 4

rbc low at 3.99. hemoglobin 13.2 & hematocrit 38.5, both borderline. mcv 96.3. platelet count low 138, was >250 before. not anemic. feel ok.

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your data suggests a trend towards macrocytic anemia, due to folate and or B12 deficiency. It would be prudent to consult the doctor who ordered the tests, before it gets worse.
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Question 5

what does it mean when your ferritin is 944 (high), iron sat 9 (low), iron 27 (borderline low), tibc 316 (normal); hemoglobin/hematocrit 9.7/29.2 (low), rbc 3.17 (low), platelets 534 (high)? my haptoglobin was also high, retic count high but ldh low?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,your data suggests inflammation and iron deficiency. The high ferritin is a marker for inflammation as is high platelet count, Wish you good health!

Question 6

i have frequent bleeding, mostly on arms and legs.  pletlet count is borderline low (10).  should i see a hematologist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A platelet count of 10 is not borderline low, it is very low. It's not surprising you bleed easily.  Are you sure you don't mean your platelet count is 100 (and that's really 100 k)?  That would be borderline.

Question 7

how low is to low for platelets?

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Complicated.: This is a great question.  The major worry of platelets being too lowis unexplained bleeding into the head, which can be very serious.  This risk is present at different levels for different patients.  It depends on quite a bit of variables: age, recent injury, other illnesses, current bleeding, chance of platelet recovery, etc.  Clearly if there is troublesome bleeding, they are too low.

Question 8

what does it mean when your platelets are low?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytopenia: It means  you could be easily. There are different levels of low platelets. Depending on how low, your overall health, your medications,  comorbid medical condition your doctor will determine the proper treatment. Normal level is >150, 000. Most people don't have problems if above  100, 000.  Below 100, 000 needs more attention.

Question 9

what does it mean when a child's platelets are low?

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Various: Low= error in test, increased breakdown or decreased production.Some sampling methods (fingerstick)are more prone to give inacurate results.Antibodies can form in certain conditions that destroy plts soon after they are made or they can be used up quickly in excessive clotting states. The production sites in the bone marrow can be invaded & shut down as in leukemia.

Question 10

what does it mean when your platelet levels are too low?

Accepted Answer

At risk for bleeding: Platelets are the cells in your blood line to help your blood to clot. When they are low, you may bruise easy and it may take longer for bleeding to stop. You need to follow up with your doctor to evaluate for a cause of your low platelets.

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Are borderline low platelets (174x10e3/ul) and 2 petechiae on abdomen suggestive of leukemia? wbc, rbc, differential all normal and feel fine. thanks!

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Spoke with doctor today regarding my blood results. she said she will refer me to heamotology. she said my platelets are higher again at 535. haemoglobin low at 105. iron borderline low. mcv low. platelets been high for 1 year. what could be wrong?

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Borderline low wbc (4.9)& platelets(187).borderline high inr(1.1). all still in range, but immature gran of .2%. doc say all ok, but lost 4lbs. worry?

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Rbc low at 3.99. hemoglobin 13.2 & hematocrit 38.5, both borderline. mcv 96.3. platelet count low 138, was >250 before. not anemic. feel ok.

A member asked:

What does it mean when your ferritin is 944 (high), iron sat 9 (low), iron 27 (borderline low), tibc 316 (normal); hemoglobin/hematocrit 9.7/29.2 (low), rbc 3.17 (low), platelets 534 (high)? my haptoglobin was also high, retic count high but ldh low?

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I have frequent bleeding, mostly on arms and legs. pletlet count is borderline low (10). should i see a hematologist?

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How low is to low for platelets?

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What does it mean when your platelets are low?

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What does it mean when a child's platelets are low?

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What does it mean when your platelet levels are too low?

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