A member asked:

I just recently got blood work done and was told that i have high cbc count, high calcium and high platelets. can you tell me a possible cause?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Anything else: In your CBC "high" besides platelets? This elevation can be reactive to a infectious or inflammatory condition. Also can be up in iron deficiency. Another diagnosis would be essential thrombocythemia. Talk with your doc about continuing the workup.

Answered 6/10/2014

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