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

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

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

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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.

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