What causes high Platelet count and low Cystatin c?

High Platelet count and low Cystatin c can be caused by many reasons.

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Cystatin c is in between 0.62 mg/L and 1.03 mg/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Cystatin c 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	152.639
5-10 years	155.324
10-15 years	158.056
15-20 years	160.836
20-25 years	163.665
25-30 years	166.544
30-35 years	169.474
35-40 years	172.455
40-45 years	175.488
45-50 years	178.575
50-55 years	181.716
55-60 years	184.912
60-70 years	188.165
70-80 years	191.475
80-90 years	194.843
90-100 years	198.27
>100 years	201.758

*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 Cystatin c : 0.62 - 1.03 mg/L

Ideal values of Cystatin c depending on age :

Age	Ideal Cystatin c value
<5 years	0.631
5-10 years	0.642
10-15 years	0.653
15-20 years	0.664
20-25 years	0.676
25-30 years	0.688
30-35 years	0.7
35-40 years	0.712
40-45 years	0.725
45-50 years	0.738
50-55 years	0.751
55-60 years	0.764
60-70 years	0.777
70-80 years	0.791
80-90 years	0.805
90-100 years	0.819
>100 years	0.833

High Platelet count and low Cystatin c can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Cystatin c blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 0.62 mg/L for Cystatin c, 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 Cystatin c Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Platelet count and Cystatin c tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Platelet count and Cystatin c 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 Cystatin c Test reports by your pathologist.