What causes high Platelet count and low Packed cell volume?

High Platelet count and low Packed cell volume can be caused by many reasons.

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Packed cell volume is in between 41 % and 49.5 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Packed cell volume 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	152.643
5-10 years	155.333
10-15 years	158.07
15-20 years	160.855
20-25 years	163.689
25-30 years	166.573
30-35 years	169.508
35-40 years	172.495
40-45 years	175.534
45-50 years	178.627
50-55 years	181.774
55-60 years	184.977
60-70 years	188.236
70-80 years	191.553
80-90 years	194.928
90-100 years	198.363
>100 years	201.858

*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 Packed cell volume : 41 - 49.5 %

Ideal values of Packed cell volume depending on age :

Age	Ideal Packed cell volume value
<5 years	41.722
5-10 years	42.457
10-15 years	43.205
15-20 years	43.966
20-25 years	44.741
25-30 years	45.529
30-35 years	46.331
35-40 years	47.147
40-45 years	47.978
45-50 years	48.823
50-55 years	48.808
55-60 years	48.793
60-70 years	48.778
70-80 years	48.762
80-90 years	48.747
90-100 years	48.732
>100 years	48.717

High Platelet count and low Packed cell volume can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Packed cell volume blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 41 % for Packed cell volume, 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 Packed cell volume Tests Are Done :

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