What causes high Platelet count and low Bilirubin direct?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Bilirubin direct is in between 0.1 mg/dL and 0.2 mg/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Bilirubin direct respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Some examples of conditions that can 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

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

Ideal values of Platelet count depending on age :

Age	Ideal Platelet count value
<5 years	152.58
5-10 years	155.204
10-15 years	157.874
15-20 years	160.589
20-25 years	163.351
25-30 years	166.161
30-35 years	169.019
35-40 years	171.926
40-45 years	174.883
45-50 years	177.891
50-55 years	180.951
55-60 years	184.063
60-70 years	187.229
70-80 years	190.449
80-90 years	193.725
90-100 years	197.057
>100 years	200.446

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

Normal range of Bilirubin direct : 0.1 - 0.2 mg/dL

Ideal values of Bilirubin direct depending on age :

Age	Ideal Bilirubin direct value
<5 years	0.11189
5-10 years	0.11381
10-15 years	0.11577
15-20 years	0.11776
20-25 years	0.11979
25-30 years	0.12185
30-35 years	0.12395
35-40 years	0.12608
40-45 years	0.12825
45-50 years	0.13046
50-55 years	0.1327
55-60 years	0.13498
60-70 years	0.1373
70-80 years	0.13966
80-90 years	0.14206
90-100 years	0.1445
>100 years	0.14699

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

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

Medical References

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