What causes high Platelet count and low RDW SD?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your RDW SD is in between 39 fL and 46 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and RDW SD 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	152.655
5-10 years	155.357
10-15 years	158.107
15-20 years	160.905
20-25 years	163.753
25-30 years	166.651
30-35 years	169.601
35-40 years	172.603
40-45 years	175.658
45-50 years	178.767
50-55 years	181.931
55-60 years	185.151
60-70 years	188.428
70-80 years	191.763
80-90 years	195.157
90-100 years	198.611
>100 years	202.126

*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 SD : 39 - 46 fL

Ideal values of RDW SD depending on age :

Age	Ideal RDW SD value
<5 years	39.69
5-10 years	40.393
10-15 years	41.108
15-20 years	41.836
20-25 years	42.576
25-30 years	43.33
30-35 years	44.097
35-40 years	44.878
40-45 years	45.672
45-50 years	45.657
50-55 years	45.643
55-60 years	45.629
60-70 years	45.615
70-80 years	45.6
80-90 years	45.586
90-100 years	45.572
>100 years	45.558

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

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