A member asked:

My platelet count is 501,000 cu mm my cbc also shows microcytic hypochromic is it normal?

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Dr. Le Wang answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

OK: You have slightly elevated platelet (nl 150-450). Microcytic hypochromic may suggest an iron def or low. 1/3 of iron def people can have some level of elevation in platelet. f/u your PCP.

Answered 5/14/2014

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