What causes high Platelet count and low ESR?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your ESR is in between 0 mm/hr and 14 mm/hr then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and ESR 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	152.574
5-10 years	155.192
10-15 years	157.855
15-20 years	160.564
20-25 years	163.319
25-30 years	166.122
30-35 years	168.973
35-40 years	171.873
40-45 years	174.822
45-50 years	177.822
50-55 years	180.873
55-60 years	183.977
60-70 years	187.134
70-80 years	190.345
80-90 years	193.611
90-100 years	196.933
>100 years	200.312

*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 ESR : 0 - 14 mm/hr

Ideal values of ESR depending on age :

Age	Ideal ESR value
<5 years	2.034
5-10 years	2.069
10-15 years	2.105
15-20 years	2.141
20-25 years	2.178
25-30 years	2.215
30-35 years	2.253
35-40 years	2.292
40-45 years	2.331
45-50 years	2.371
50-55 years	2.412
55-60 years	2.453
60-70 years	2.495
70-80 years	2.538
80-90 years	2.582
90-100 years	2.626
>100 years	2.671

High Platelet count and low ESR can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and ESR blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 0 mm/hr for ESR, 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 ESR Tests Are Done :

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