Question 1

Is a 405 platelet count too hogh?

Accepted Answer

I'm a pathologist. It's normal in my book, though most folks run a bit lower. Trust you're not iron deficient. Trouble from high platelets doesn't start until much higher and it's unlikely to continue to rise.

Question 2

Hi! in 2017 i had a platelet count of 318. this year i got a platelet count of 405. is this normal? why would it jump? i dont have any symptoms of concern?

Accepted Answer

The platelet count may vary and if there is inflammation or an infection, a repeat test may be indicated. 
Please follow up with your PCP.

Question 3

I have a platelet count of 405.   what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

405 means 405, 000 platelets per microliter. A normal platelet count is between 150, 000 and 450, 000. Platelets are tiny cells that make the blood clot. Platelets are made in the bone marrow. An isolated lab test is always difficult to evaluate.

Question 4

Why would my platelet count go from 455 to 816 in six days? my dr. didn't seem to concerned about it. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Sudden increases in total platelet count may be lab errors, but if a repeat test confirms the second value, consult a hematologist, as blood clotting can occur with abnormally high platelet counts.

Question 5

Is it normal that my platelet count has changed from 146 to 150 after 4 months of taking iron? isnt it slow ?

Accepted Answer

In the grand scheme of things, 146,000 and 150,000 are the same number when counting platelets. There is no difference. Life is not exact. Sometimes numbers like these make a difference to what a doctor is thinking, but generally not. For example, putting the same blood draw into 2 separate tubes and sending both tubes to the lab might give you 146,000 in one tube and 150,000 in the other tube.

Question 6

32 y.o. female, over the last 5 yrs my platelet count have gotten low. i take iron daily but if i don't they will get low quick. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

I suspect you mean red blood cells as they are dependent upon adequate iron stores for production and are often low in menstruating and birthing females.  If you are not symptomatic and degree of anemia is mild I do not see you should be worried.  It might make sense to use an ocp to help control menstrual loss. Red meats are a great source of iron. Take your iron with an acid juice or vit c.

Question 7

I read over exertion can lead to slight elevation of platelet due to dehydration. how come fasting for 12 hours doesn't affect platelet count result ?

Accepted Answer

Traditionally, fasting for bloodwork does not require you to not drink water. In fact, you're encouraged to drink water in order to maintain normal hydration while you are restricting other electrolytes and sugar which could cause aberrant values. Technically the dehydration cause by refraining from liquids may potentially be sufficient to falsely elevate both the hematocrit and the platelet count.

Question 8

Is 409 platelet count high?

Accepted Answer

Upper limit of normal anywhere between 400-450k depending on lab. Such values cannot be interpreted otherwise out of clinical context and/or dynamics. Talk to ordering doc about it.

Question 9

Why my platelet count is 485?

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. Having said that, high platelet count is a often an indication of iron deficiency. It would be prudent to discuss it with the doctor who ordered the test.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 10

What causes a high platelet count?

Accepted Answer

There are many causes for a high platelet count.  Many times it is reactive--in response to another medical issue like an infection or having no spleen but there are many other causes.  It can also be a problem with the bone marrow function.
The cause should be evaluated by a physician.

Is a 405 platelet count too hogh