What causes high Platelet count and low RDW?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your RDW is in between 11.6 % and 14 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and RDW 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	152.562
5-10 years	155.168
10-15 years	157.818
15-20 years	160.514
20-25 years	163.256
25-30 years	166.044
30-35 years	168.88
35-40 years	171.764
40-45 years	174.698
45-50 years	177.682
50-55 years	180.717
55-60 years	183.804
60-70 years	186.943
70-80 years	190.136
80-90 years	193.384
90-100 years	196.687
>100 years	200.046

*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 RDW : 11.6 - 14 %

Ideal values of RDW depending on age :

Age	Ideal RDW value
<5 years	11.798
5-10 years	12
10-15 years	12.205
15-20 years	12.413
20-25 years	12.625
25-30 years	12.841
30-35 years	13.06
35-40 years	13.283
40-45 years	13.51
45-50 years	13.741
50-55 years	13.976
55-60 years	13.972
60-70 years	13.968
70-80 years	13.964
80-90 years	13.96
90-100 years	13.955
>100 years	13.951

High Platelet count and low RDW can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and RDW blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 11.6 % for RDW, 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 RDW Tests Are Done :

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