Q: Can flu cause a false high platelet count? i have itp, last cbc shows 118 for platelets, even thought i'm bleeding from everywhere. probably < 15 atm.

Flu can cause either an increase in platelet count (thrombocytosis) or decrease in platelet count (thrombocytopenia). It causes much more thrombocytopenia than thrombocytosis. Its effect on platelet count is also age-dependent. Younger people tends to get an increased platelet count by flu infection, while elderly person tends to get decreaded platelet count by flu.

Q: Had cbc done and i am stressing about high platelet count of 816, 000.dr never mentioned it just said iron deficency anemia. should i be very worried?

This is not a problem that you need to worry about. High platelets alone mean nothing.

Q: Is a platelet count of 407 something to be worried about if all other cbc lab results came back normal? results indicate that is high. am i ok to go under anesthesia?

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, an elevated platelet count suggests iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is common women due to menstrual blood loss. Take oral iron and multivitamins. Wish you good health!

Q: Ive had lots of lab work due to an upcoming surgery. 5 days ago my platelet volume was 12.7- yesterday it was 13. my platelet count is 236, is this a concern? all other cbc labs were normal although the partial thromboplastin time was high end, 33.

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, none of the values you provided is a cause for concern. Wish you good health!

Q: I'm 28 yrs old, i have my check up of cbc and platelet count and it revealed that my platelet is high 643, i also have upper back pain.

Were you feeling at all unwell just before your physical? A recent fever or illness? Allergy flare? Platelet counts can sometimes be temporarily high due to things like this. Best to just get it checked after another couple of weeks and go from there. If it still elevated an haemotologist might be the next person to consult.

Q: My cbc test shows high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes, can you explain this to me?

I suspect you're iron deficient (microcytic anemia and high platelets) and I am not even going to guess on the others. This is the wrong forum to bring questions that you have a duty to ask of your personal physician. The workup needs to continue. Best wishes.

Q: Can you explain results of cbc test shows high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes - what does it mean?

I'm a lab specialist. Labs mean nothing apart from a history and physical exam, and labs aren't simply "low" or "high" -- HOW low / high is key. You owe it to yourself to get with your physician. If this is iron deficiency (which I suspect, rule out thalassemia), your physician has a duty to find out whether, and WHY -- it means serious treatable illness until proved otherwise. Stay proactive.

Question 1

6 months old had follow up cbc says high platelet count (633) we have an immediate family history of leukemia. is this concerning or what could this mean?

Accepted Answer

Based on high platelet count the diagnosis of leukemia is not made. What was the reason for CBC to begin with? Was it rechecked after the first one?

Question 2

Is a 385 platelet count on the high end cos the rest of my cbc test was gd?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the laboratory, the range of a normal platelet count can vary.  However, under 400, 000 is generally normal and if your other counts were fine, your platelet count appears to be normal as well.

Question 3

In the last cbc my mom have a low level of platelet count, in my case i got the opposed, high platelets levels. should i be worry about her?

Accepted Answer

It all depends on the cause and the severity of the low platelets count.

Question 4

Can flu cause a false high platelet count? i have itp, last cbc shows 118 for platelets, even thought i'm bleeding from everywhere. probably < 15 atm.

Accepted Answer

Flu can cause either an increase in platelet count (thrombocytosis) or decrease in platelet count (thrombocytopenia).  It causes much more thrombocytopenia than thrombocytosis. Its effect on platelet count is also age-dependent. Younger people tends to get an increased platelet count by flu infection, while elderly person tends to get decreaded platelet count by flu.

Question 5

Had cbc done and i am stressing about high platelet count of 816, 000.dr never mentioned it just said iron deficency anemia. should i be very worried?

Accepted Answer

This is not a problem that you need to worry about.  High platelets alone mean nothing.

Question 6

Is a platelet count of 407 something to be worried about if all other cbc lab results came back normal? results indicate that is high. am i ok to go under anesthesia?

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, an elevated platelet count suggests iron deficiency. Iron deficiency is common women due to menstrual blood loss. Take oral iron and multivitamins.   
Wish you good health!

Question 7

Ive had lots of lab work due to an upcoming surgery. 5 days ago my platelet volume was 12.7- yesterday it was 13. my platelet count is 236, is this a concern? all other cbc labs were normal although the partial thromboplastin time was high end, 33.

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, none of the values you provided is a cause for concern.    
Wish you good health!

Question 8

I'm 28 yrs old, i have my check up of cbc and platelet count and it revealed that my platelet is high 643, i also have upper back pain.

Accepted Answer

Were you feeling at all unwell just before your physical?   A recent fever or illness?  Allergy flare?  Platelet counts can sometimes be temporarily high due to things like this.  Best to just get it checked after another couple of weeks and go from there.  If it still elevated an haemotologist might be the next person to consult.

Question 9

My cbc test shows high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes, can you explain this to me?

Accepted Answer

I suspect you're iron deficient (microcytic anemia and high platelets) and I am not even going to guess on the others. This is the wrong forum to bring questions that you have a duty to ask of your personal physician. The workup needs to continue. Best wishes.

Question 10

Can you explain results of cbc test shows high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes - what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

I'm a lab specialist. Labs mean nothing apart from a history and physical exam, and labs aren't simply "low" or "high" -- HOW low / high is key. You owe it to yourself to get with your physician. If this is iron deficiency (which I suspect, rule out thalassemia), your physician has a duty to find out whether, and WHY -- it means serious treatable illness until proved otherwise. Stay proactive.

Cbc high platelet count

6 months old had follow up cbc says high platelet count (633) we have an immediate family history of leukemia. is this concerning or what could this mean?

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Is a 385 platelet count on the high end cos the rest of my cbc test was gd?

In the last cbc my mom have a low level of platelet count, in my case i got the opposed, high platelets levels. should i be worry about her?

Can flu cause a false high platelet count? i have itp, last cbc shows 118 for platelets, even thought i'm bleeding from everywhere. probably < 15 atm.

Had cbc done and i am stressing about high platelet count of 816, 000.dr never mentioned it just said iron deficency anemia. should i be very worried?

Is a platelet count of 407 something to be worried about if all other cbc lab results came back normal? results indicate that is high. am i ok to go under anesthesia?

Ive had lots of lab work due to an upcoming surgery. 5 days ago my platelet volume was 12.7- yesterday it was 13. my platelet count is 236, is this a concern? all other cbc labs were normal although the partial thromboplastin time was high end, 33.

I'm 28 yrs old, i have my check up of cbc and platelet count and it revealed that my platelet is high 643, i also have upper back pain.

My cbc test shows high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes, can you explain this to me?

Can you explain results of cbc test shows high wbc, low hematocrit, low mcv, low mch, high platelet count, low lymphocytes and monocytes - what does it mean?

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