Question 1

Is this a normal fluctuation for platelets? 9/14/21-210 x 10 ^ 3ul, 10/8/21- 213 x 10^3ul, 10/14/21- 211 x 10 ^ 3ul, 11/5/21- 196 x 10 ^ 3ul. it seems like a big drop. i had pharyngitis could this cause the drop?

Accepted Answer

This will depend on time of day, how long you have been out of bed and lab used. I always figure a 10% variation of most labs done on the same day from the same tube as usual variation.  Thus 10% of 210 is 21 and 210-21=189 so that looks pretty good just on one day but as it was over almost 2 months would consider range of variation OK.   But check with local lab as they may have varying variation

Question 2

What is the name of rare thrombocytopenia causing severe fluctuation in platelet count  , not itp or ttp .

Accepted Answer

Have no idea and need more information. Recommend you go to up to date.

Question 3

My son's white blood cells keep going low and fluctuating. his platelets and hemoglobin levels are fine. they suggested him seeing a blood specialist.

Accepted Answer

Not sure what 'low' means here. This isn't always a disease. However, seeing specialist isn't a bad idea.

Question 4

Male 35,enlarge spleen 17 cm,high beta-2 glyco 1 igm & cardiolipin igm, & drvvt,normal inr & ptt , no clotting event, platelet fluctuate, is this aps?

Accepted Answer

You my have it but you need to repeat and confirm the results,also add a lupus  anticoagulant test. You can discuss this with your physician or see a specialist.

Question 5

If platelet count fluctuate in daily routine..one day it is 69000..after few days it's 14000and after few days it is again 75000and it continues .?

Accepted Answer

Question is why is it being checked so frequently? Lab variation looks like the main issue -- i think of clumping when it is slightly low and all over the place.

Question 6

Why would platelet levels fluctuate so much and can this be normal?  2/17 - 304, 5/18 - 360, 7/2019 - 321, 4/20 - 419, 6/20 - 384, 7/20 - 349, 8/20 - 453 (3 points out of range).  all other bloodwork normal ranges.  is this concerning on it's own?

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, it can be concerning depending on other health issues.    
Wish you good health!

Question 7

Do platelet counts stay relatively level or fluctuate over time? 1/8/15 =199, 4/1/15 = 212 & 4/16/15 =387. normal to rise like that in 2 weeks?

Accepted Answer

You are making new platelets every 10-12 days so any given day, your platelet count may be different.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

Been on tegretol for years wbc and rbc and platelets always fine...can they fluctuate slightly --up or down every 6 months--always with in range?

Accepted Answer

the answer to your question is yes there is always variability on a day to day basis as well.

Question 9

Platelet count is 145k, rest of blood work (cbc w/diff) is normal. i've been tested several times and there is no significant fluctuation. concern?

Accepted Answer

Unless the count is dropping down, there is no concern. It is very close to the reference range of normal platelet counts..

Question 10

My wbc went from 5.9 to 4.3,neutrophils from 3.6 to 2.6 and lymphocytes 1.5 to .989. hemoglobin and platelets all normal .is this normal fluctuation?

Accepted Answer

This amount of fluctuation is entirely normal. No worries!

Fluctuating platelets

Is this a normal fluctuation for platelets? 9/14/21-210 x 10 ^ 3ul, 10/8/21- 213 x 10^3ul, 10/14/21- 211 x 10 ^ 3ul, 11/5/21- 196 x 10 ^ 3ul. it seems like a big drop. i had pharyngitis could this cause the drop?

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What is the name of rare thrombocytopenia causing severe fluctuation in platelet count , not itp or ttp .

My son's white blood cells keep going low and fluctuating. his platelets and hemoglobin levels are fine. they suggested him seeing a blood specialist.

Male 35,enlarge spleen 17 cm,high beta-2 glyco 1 igm & cardiolipin igm, & drvvt,normal inr & ptt , no clotting event, platelet fluctuate, is this aps?

If platelet count fluctuate in daily routine..one day it is 69000..after few days it's 14000and after few days it is again 75000and it continues .?

Why would platelet levels fluctuate so much and can this be normal? 2/17 - 304, 5/18 - 360, 7/2019 - 321, 4/20 - 419, 6/20 - 384, 7/20 - 349, 8/20 - 453 (3 points out of range). all other bloodwork normal ranges. is this concerning on it's own?

Do platelet counts stay relatively level or fluctuate over time? 1/8/15 =199, 4/1/15 = 212 & 4/16/15 =387. normal to rise like that in 2 weeks?

Been on tegretol for years wbc and rbc and platelets always fine...can they fluctuate slightly --up or down every 6 months--always with in range?

Platelet count is 145k, rest of blood work (cbc w/diff) is normal. i've been tested several times and there is no significant fluctuation. concern?

My wbc went from 5.9 to 4.3,neutrophils from 3.6 to 2.6 and lymphocytes 1.5 to .989. hemoglobin and platelets all normal .is this normal fluctuation?

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