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Blood platelets increased last 3 yrs, 432.00 10 to 489.00 10. primary dr waiting 8 wks to decide whether to send me to hematologist. should i wait?
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In most labs: the upper limit of normal is around 450. If the number is the only issue then waiting for follow-up labs to confirm the trend is perfectly reasnonable
Answered 7/27/2014
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