What causes high Platelet count and low GGT?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your GGT is in between 15 U/L and 85 U/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and GGT 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	152.594
5-10 years	155.232
10-15 years	157.916
15-20 years	160.646
20-25 years	163.424
25-30 years	166.25
30-35 years	169.124
35-40 years	172.048
40-45 years	175.023
45-50 years	178.049
50-55 years	181.127
55-60 years	184.259
60-70 years	187.445
70-80 years	190.686
80-90 years	193.983
90-100 years	197.337
>100 years	200.749

*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 GGT : 15 - 85 U/L

Ideal values of GGT depending on age :

Age	Ideal GGT value
<5 years	15.259
5-10 years	15.523
10-15 years	15.791
15-20 years	16.064
20-25 years	16.342
25-30 years	16.625
30-35 years	16.912
35-40 years	17.204
40-45 years	17.501
45-50 years	17.804
50-55 years	18.112
55-60 years	18.425
60-70 years	18.744
70-80 years	19.068
80-90 years	19.398
90-100 years	19.733
>100 years	20.074

High Platelet count and low GGT can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and GGT blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 15 U/L for GGT, 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 GGT Tests Are Done :

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