What causes high Platelet count and low Hematocrit?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Hematocrit is in between 40 % and 50 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Hematocrit 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 152.556
5-10 years 155.156
10-15 years 157.8
15-20 years 160.489
20-25 years 163.224
25-30 years 166.005
30-35 years 168.834
35-40 years 171.711
40-45 years 174.637
45-50 years 177.613
50-55 years 180.64
55-60 years 183.718
60-70 years 186.849
70-80 years 190.033
80-90 years 193.271
90-100 years 196.564
>100 years 199.913

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Normal range of Platelet count found among women : - thou/uL

Ideal values of Hematocrit depending on age :
Age Ideal Hematocrit value
<5 years 40.682
5-10 years 41.375
10-15 years 42.08
15-20 years 42.797
20-25 years 43.526
25-30 years 44.268
30-35 years 45.022
35-40 years 45.789
40-45 years 46.569
45-50 years 47.363
50-55 years 48.17
55-60 years 48.991
60-70 years 49.826
70-80 years 49.811
80-90 years 49.797
90-100 years 49.783
>100 years 49.768

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High Platelet count and low Hematocrit can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Hematocrit blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 40 % for Hematocrit, 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 Hematocrit Tests Are Done :

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

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