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I just received my blood work and my platelets are 480 it has me feeling really anxious. the person that explained did a bad job. should i go to an emergency room and get them checked out?
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If 480 you would be bleeding to death. Do you mean 480,000?
Answered 5/6/2021
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If your platelets were 480 K at a random blood test they are mildly elevated and best would be to see your primary care doc specifically if you had cell counts checked in the past in order to compare them. ER would be a poor choice as if you have no symptoms they will send you back to your doc. An exam, detailed history and likely repeat cell counts will be in place.
Answered 5/6/2021
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