What causes high Platelet count and low Thrombin Time?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Thrombin Time is in between 0 sec and 23 sec then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Thrombin Time 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	152.663
5-10 years	155.373
10-15 years	158.131
15-20 years	160.938
20-25 years	163.795
25-30 years	166.702
30-35 years	169.661
35-40 years	172.672
40-45 years	175.737
45-50 years	178.856
50-55 years	182.031
55-60 years	185.262
60-70 years	188.55
70-80 years	191.897
80-90 years	195.303
90-100 years	198.77
>100 years	202.298

*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 Thrombin Time : 0 - 23 sec

Ideal values of Thrombin Time depending on age :

Age	Ideal Thrombin Time value
<5 years	1.018
5-10 years	1.036
10-15 years	1.054
15-20 years	1.073
20-25 years	1.092
25-30 years	1.111
30-35 years	1.131
35-40 years	1.151
40-45 years	1.171
45-50 years	1.192
50-55 years	1.213
55-60 years	1.235
60-70 years	1.257
70-80 years	1.279
80-90 years	1.302
90-100 years	1.325
>100 years	1.349

High Platelet count and low Thrombin Time can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Thrombin Time blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 0 sec for Thrombin Time, 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 Thrombin Time Tests Are Done :

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