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Is it normal that platelets fluctuate with iron deficiency? since october platelets ranged from lowest 640 to the highest 1005. hemoglobin was always fine, but recently an iron specific test was done. uibc 67 transferrin saturation 8?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, the common denominator will be bleeding that can cause both elevated platelets and iron deficiency. It is somewhat uncommon for platelets to go over a million in this context, other causes cannot be ruled out. Your current doc remains your best resource to place these values in proper clinical context.

Answered 4/25/2023

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