What causes high Platelet count and low Chloride?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Chloride is in between 98 mmol/L and 107 mmol/L then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Chloride 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	152.621
5-10 years	155.287
10-15 years	158
15-20 years	160.76
20-25 years	163.568
25-30 years	166.426
30-35 years	169.333
35-40 years	172.291
40-45 years	175.301
45-50 years	178.364
50-55 years	181.48
55-60 years	184.65
60-70 years	187.876
70-80 years	191.158
80-90 years	194.498
90-100 years	197.896
>100 years	201.353

*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 Chloride : 98 - 107 mmol/L

Ideal values of Chloride depending on age :

Age	Ideal Chloride value
<5 years	99.712
5-10 years	101.454
10-15 years	103.226
15-20 years	105.029
20-25 years	106.864
25-30 years	106.831
30-35 years	106.798
35-40 years	106.766
40-45 years	106.733
45-50 years	106.701
50-55 years	106.668
55-60 years	106.635
60-70 years	106.603
70-80 years	106.57
80-90 years	106.538
90-100 years	106.505
>100 years	106.473

High Platelet count and low Chloride can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Chloride blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 98 mmol/L for Chloride, 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 Chloride Tests Are Done :

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

Medical References

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