What causes high Platelet count and low Bilirubin total?

High Platelet count and low Bilirubin total can be caused by many reasons.

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Bilirubin total is in between 0.2 mg/dL and 1 mg/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Bilirubin total respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of Platelet count : 150 - 450 thou/uL

Ideal values of Platelet count depending on age :

Age	Ideal Platelet count value
<5 years	152.579
5-10 years	155.202
10-15 years	157.87
15-20 years	160.584
20-25 years	163.344
25-30 years	166.152
30-35 years	169.008
35-40 years	171.913
40-45 years	174.868
45-50 years	177.874
50-55 years	180.932
55-60 years	184.042
60-70 years	187.206
70-80 years	190.424
80-90 years	193.697
90-100 years	197.027
>100 years	200.414

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Platelet count levels include:

• Sepsis
• Platelets may be used up quickly in serious conditions, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation
• Bone marrow damage
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Viral infections such as mononucleosis

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Normal range of Bilirubin total : 0.2 - 1 mg/dL

Ideal values of Bilirubin total depending on age :

Age	Ideal Bilirubin total value
<5 years	0.203
5-10 years	0.206
10-15 years	0.21
15-20 years	0.214
20-25 years	0.218
25-30 years	0.222
30-35 years	0.226
35-40 years	0.23
40-45 years	0.234
45-50 years	0.238
50-55 years	0.242
55-60 years	0.246
60-70 years	0.25
70-80 years	0.254
80-90 years	0.258
90-100 years	0.262
>100 years	0.267

High Platelet count and low Bilirubin total can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Bilirubin total blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 0.2 mg/dL for Bilirubin total, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Platelet count and Bilirubin total Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Platelet count and Bilirubin total tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Platelet count and Bilirubin total blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Platelet count and Bilirubin total Test reports by your pathologist.