What causes high Platelet count and low Basophils?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Basophils is in between 0.1 % and 2 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Basophils 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	152.573
5-10 years	155.19
10-15 years	157.852
15-20 years	160.559
20-25 years	163.313
25-30 years	166.114
30-35 years	168.963
35-40 years	171.861
40-45 years	174.808
45-50 years	177.806
50-55 years	180.855
55-60 years	183.957
60-70 years	187.112
70-80 years	190.321
80-90 years	193.585
90-100 years	196.905
>100 years	200.282

*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 Basophils : 0.1 - 2 %

Ideal values of Basophils depending on age :

Age	Ideal Basophils value
<5 years	0.305
5-10 years	0.31
10-15 years	0.315
15-20 years	0.32
20-25 years	0.325
25-30 years	0.331
30-35 years	0.337
35-40 years	0.343
40-45 years	0.349
45-50 years	0.355
50-55 years	0.361
55-60 years	0.367
60-70 years	0.373
70-80 years	0.379
80-90 years	0.385
90-100 years	0.392
>100 years	0.399

High Platelet count and low Basophils can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Basophils blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 0.1 % for Basophils, 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 Basophils Tests Are Done :

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

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – Platelet Count (PLT): Normal Range, Test Results & Meaning
• MedlinePlus – Platelet Tests
• MedlinePlus – Platelet count