What causes high Platelet count and low Segmented Neutrophils?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Segmented Neutrophils is in between 40 % and 80 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Segmented Neutrophils respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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Normal range of Platelet count : 150 - 450 thou/uL

Ideal values of Platelet count depending on age :
Age Ideal Platelet count value
<5 years 152.567
5-10 years 155.177
10-15 years 157.832
15-20 years 160.533
20-25 years 163.28
25-30 years 166.074
30-35 years 168.916
35-40 years 171.806
40-45 years 174.746
45-50 years 177.736
50-55 years 180.777
55-60 years 183.87
60-70 years 187.016
70-80 years 190.216
80-90 years 193.471
90-100 years 196.781
>100 years 200.148

*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 Segmented Neutrophils : 40 - 80 %

Ideal values of Segmented Neutrophils depending on age :
Age Ideal Segmented Neutrophils value
<5 years 40.684
5-10 years 41.38
10-15 years 42.088
15-20 years 42.808
20-25 years 43.54
25-30 years 44.285
30-35 years 45.043
35-40 years 45.814
40-45 years 46.598
45-50 years 47.395
50-55 years 48.206
55-60 years 49.031
60-70 years 49.87
70-80 years 50.723
80-90 years 51.591
90-100 years 52.474
>100 years 53.372

High Platelet count and low Segmented Neutrophils can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Segmented Neutrophils blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 40 % for Segmented Neutrophils, 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 Segmented Neutrophils Tests Are Done :

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

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