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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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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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