What causes high Platelet count and low PCV?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your PCV is in between 39 % and 51 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and PCV 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	152.636
5-10 years	155.318
10-15 years	158.047
15-20 years	160.824
20-25 years	163.65
25-30 years	166.525
30-35 years	169.451
35-40 years	172.428
40-45 years	175.458
45-50 years	178.541
50-55 years	181.678
55-60 years	184.87
60-70 years	188.118
70-80 years	191.423
80-90 years	194.786
90-100 years	198.208
>100 years	201.691

*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 PCV : 39 - 51 %

Ideal values of PCV depending on age :

Age	Ideal PCV value
<5 years	39.685
5-10 years	40.382
10-15 years	41.092
15-20 years	41.814
20-25 years	42.549
25-30 years	43.297
30-35 years	44.058
35-40 years	44.832
40-45 years	45.62
45-50 years	46.422
50-55 years	47.238
55-60 years	48.068
60-70 years	48.913
70-80 years	49.772
80-90 years	50.646
90-100 years	50.631
>100 years	50.616

High Platelet count and low PCV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and PCV blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 39 % for PCV, 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 PCV Tests Are Done :

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