What causes high Platelet count and low Segmented Neutrophils?

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.

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.