What causes high Platelet count and low TIBC?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your TIBC is in between 250 mcg/dL and 450 mcg/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and TIBC 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	152.657
5-10 years	155.361
10-15 years	158.112
15-20 years	160.912
20-25 years	163.762
25-30 years	166.662
30-35 years	169.614
35-40 years	172.618
40-45 years	175.675
45-50 years	178.786
50-55 years	181.952
55-60 years	185.174
60-70 years	188.453
70-80 years	191.791
80-90 years	195.188
90-100 years	198.645
>100 years	202.163

*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 TIBC : 250 - 450 mcg/dL

Ideal values of TIBC depending on age :

Age	Ideal TIBC value
<5 years	254.428
5-10 years	258.934
10-15 years	263.52
15-20 years	268.187
20-25 years	272.937
25-30 years	277.771
30-35 years	282.69
35-40 years	287.696
40-45 years	292.791
45-50 years	297.976
50-55 years	303.253
55-60 years	308.624
60-70 years	314.09
70-80 years	319.653
80-90 years	325.314
90-100 years	331.075
>100 years	336.938

High Platelet count and low TIBC can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and TIBC blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 250 mcg/dL for TIBC, 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 TIBC Tests Are Done :

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