Question 1

what does a high white blood cell count and high platelet count mean?

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Hematology workup: The elevation of these 2 parameters of the CBC (complete blood count) may reflect infection or inflammation.  However, depending on the chronicity and extent of rise, it may also be associated with bone marrow problems such as myeloproliferative diseases.  I suggest a hematology consultation and workup to sort out the underlying cause(s).

Question 2

what does having a high blood platelet count mean?

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Thrombocytosis: The most common cause of an elevated platelet count is iron deficiency anemia. Some people are born with thrombocytosis. Other causes include chronic infection or inflammation, metastatic cancer, and essential thrombocythemia, a bone marrow disorder which causes excessive production of platelets. For the correct diagnosis and treatment, you will need to see a hematologist.

Question 3

what does it mean when you have low red blood count, low hemoglobin, low hemocrit and high platelet count?

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Anemia: A low red blood cell count is called anemia. Anemia can be further classified as microcytic when due to iron deficiency, or macrocytic when due to B12 deficiency. Sometimes we have a low blood cell count from bleeding or several other disorders. Elevated platelets are called thrombocytosis. Platelets are an acute phase reactant and elevate for several primary and secondary reasons.

Question 4

during regular blood checkup for my wife high platelet count was observed what does mean ? the following are the results (i) platelet count 410 x 10 / l  (ii) plateletcrit(pct) 0.42  range : % 0.19 - 0.39 (iii) red cell distribution width - sd(rdw-sd) 5

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Get it repeated: Platelet count can rise even with exertion. Suggest that you talk to your doctor re. whether it's worth getting another test (make sure she doesn't exert  herself for an hour or more prior to the test).  I suspect that this will turn out to be normal.

Question 5

pre-op blood work
mean platelet 10.8 high
platelet count 150,000 low
wbc 12,600 high
causes of concern? all related?

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You are mixed up!: Your platelet count is perfectly normal(Normal level ranges from 150,000 to 300,000. WBC count should be under 10,000...so your WBC count is a bit high. Check and let us know about your Hemoglobin(Hb) level? If it is &lt;12 Gms, then you have a problem which will require you to go see your PCP to find out the cause of your low Hb and high WBC count.

Question 6

blood tests show high mean platelet volume, low platelet count, high urobilinogen, high wbc, high clumpy platelet morphology. related? conerns?

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Why the tests?: 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, it might have helped to have the actual values rather than high and low. Why were the tests done? It would be prudent to discuss these with the doctor who ordered the test as s/he knows more about your health.
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Question 7

my platelet count came back normal at 165 but my mpv is high at 13.9. what could this mean for me, especially with my white blood cell count at 4? i also have a 44 l hdl?

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: 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, these may be your normal, unless there has been marked change from earlier results. You can improve your HDL through regular aerobic exercise.    Wish you good health!

Question 8

hello,

recent blood tests show that i have slightly elevated red and white blood cell counts and platelet count.  what does this mean?  i did have my

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Question cut off: It may or may not mean anything. Don't know the actual elevations or your clinical history. Not enough info to determine.

Question 9

what causes a high platelet  count in a blood test?

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Many things.: High platelets can occur with bleeding, iron deficiency and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.  They can be high due to a blood disorder (myeloproliferative neoplasia).  Platelets also can be elevated in response to serious illnesses.  The cause should be investigated, found and if possible treated.

Question 10

i have fibroids and i am anemic and also have a high platelet count...but i barely bleed on my cycle...where is the blood going???? should i be concerned...they thought it could be cancerous but it wasn't...i need help...thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Anemia and reactive thrombocytosis, if caused by uterine fibroids, are the results of bleeding from the fibroids and abnormal vaginal bleeding should be present. If you do not have abnormal vaginal bleeding such as prolonged or heavy period or irregular cycles (menorrhagia), the etiology of your anemia needs to be re-evaluated. Uterine cancer also manifest with abnormal vaginal bleeding.

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What does a high white blood cell count and high platelet count mean?

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What does having a high blood platelet count mean?

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What does it mean when you have low red blood count, low hemoglobin, low hemocrit and high platelet count?

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During regular blood checkup for my wife high platelet count was observed what does mean ? the following are the results (i) platelet count 410 x 10 / l (ii) plateletcrit(pct) 0.42 range : % 0.19 - 0.39 (iii) red cell distribution width - sd(rdw-sd) 5

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Pre-op blood work mean platelet 10.8 high platelet count 150,000 low wbc 12,600 high causes of concern? all related?

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Blood tests show high mean platelet volume, low platelet count, high urobilinogen, high wbc, high clumpy platelet morphology. related? conerns?

A member asked:

My platelet count came back normal at 165 but my mpv is high at 13.9. what could this mean for me, especially with my white blood cell count at 4? i also have a 44 l hdl?

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Hello, recent blood tests show that i have slightly elevated red and white blood cell counts and platelet count. what does this mean? i did have my

A member asked:

What causes a high platelet count in a blood test?

A member asked:

I have fibroids and i am anemic and also have a high platelet count...but i barely bleed on my cycle...where is the blood going???? should i be concerned...they thought it could be cancerous but it wasn't...i need help...thank you?

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