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What would cause platelet count in sept 797 and new count in march of 324? ana positive test

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Different things: Different conditions can cause elevation of platelets like inflammation, infection, iron deficiency, bleeding, etc. Go to see your doctor and have some work-up done.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Platelets: Platelets tend to be an acute phase reactant that can become very elevated during an acute infection or an acute flare of the lupus. When the inflammatory process is under better control, the platelets will return to a normal level. This is very common.

Answered 3/29/2013

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