Question 1

what dose high blood count and high blood platelet. mean?

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More info needed: High blood and platelet counts may mean nothing, but need to evaluate based on examination,  white blood cell count and how high red cell count and platelet counts are.  Iron deficiency can increase platelets as can inflammation; high altitude and smoking can raise the red count---a good history and physical are needed.
Good luck.

Question 2

just curious as i reviewed relatively recent blood work flagged item as high: platelet mean volume 11.6 high ?

Accepted Answer

No: 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, Mean platelet volume of 11.6 by itself is no cause for concern. A typical range of platelet volumes is 9.7–12.8 fL.

Question 3

what does it mean when platelets are high in the blood?

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Thanks for asking!: There are 2 major processes associated with thrombocytosis (high platelet count), namely (1) essential or primary; (2) reactive or secondary.
Primary causes: essential thrombocytosis and other myeloproliferative disorders.  Secondary causes include inflammation, surgery, hyposplenism (decreased platelet breakdown due to reduced function of the spleen), splenectomy, iron deficiency anemia, ...Etc.

Question 4

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 5

if a blood test reveals that something is borderline high, does that mean something is unhealthy about you? for example: mean platelet volume = 13.0.

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Nope: Normal ranges for lab tests are calculated to represent the range within which a given result will be in 95% of healthy people.  That means 5% of ALL lab results are outside the normal range even when nothing is wrong at all.  So let's take a test panel like a complete blood count where there are 10+ tests bundled together: at least 1 will usually be "abnormal" or "borderline" for anyone.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

does a slightly high rbc always mean blood cancer mine is always at 5.62 platelet is 425 my hematologist not concern but when i read online it says blood cancer ? can slighty elevated be cancer ? what other test can i do to make sure its not?

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: If your hematologist is "not concerned" that is reassuring. If repeat blood studies indicate concern, he/she may order a bone marrow biopsy to be certain about the cellular constituency.

Question 8

is a high mean platelet volume (platelet size) a risk factor for blood clots/stroke?

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Yes, it can be: High NORMAL is perfectly normal, however if you are above the normal range, then you could have a condition that would make you more susceptible to various types of blood clots, including stroke.  Ask the doctor who ordered the test what to do next.

Question 9

i have a low mean cell hb of 23.6. high platelet of 463. high crp of 8. i read these can be cancer. but my other bloods are fine. dr not concerned "yet". what could it be? so worried and no answers. cell hb and platelets like this for months/years?

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: I answered your previous question and this time you give the exact results. My answer remains the same. If your menses becomes regular and iron deficiency is corrected, MCH and platelet count will normalize. The reason why your doctor ordered CRP will help us to interpret the result. We usually order it when an insidious inflammation condition is suspected.

Question 10

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.

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What dose high blood count and high blood platelet. mean?

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Just curious as i reviewed relatively recent blood work flagged item as high: platelet mean volume 11.6 high ?

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What does it mean when platelets are high in the blood?

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What does having a high blood platelet count mean?

A member asked:

If a blood test reveals that something is borderline high, does that mean something is unhealthy about you? for example: mean platelet volume = 13.0.

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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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Does a slightly high rbc always mean blood cancer mine is always at 5.62 platelet is 425 my hematologist not concern but when i read online it says blood cancer ? can slighty elevated be cancer ? what other test can i do to make sure its not?

A member asked:

Is a high mean platelet volume (platelet size) a risk factor for blood clots/stroke?

A member asked:

I have a low mean cell hb of 23.6. high platelet of 463. high crp of 8. i read these can be cancer. but my other bloods are fine. dr not concerned "yet". what could it be? so worried and no answers. cell hb and platelets like this for months/years?

A member asked:

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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