What causes high Platelet count and low Ferritin?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Ferritin is in between 22 ng/mL and 322 ng/mL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Ferritin 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	152.597
5-10 years	155.238
10-15 years	157.925
15-20 years	160.659
20-25 years	163.44
25-30 years	166.269
30-35 years	169.147
35-40 years	172.075
40-45 years	175.054
45-50 years	178.084
50-55 years	181.167
55-60 years	184.303
60-70 years	187.493
70-80 years	190.739
80-90 years	194.041
90-100 years	197.4
>100 years	200.817

*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 Ferritin : 22 - 322 ng/mL

Ideal values of Ferritin depending on age :

Age	Ideal Ferritin value
<5 years	22.381
5-10 years	22.768
10-15 years	23.162
15-20 years	23.563
20-25 years	23.971
25-30 years	24.386
30-35 years	24.808
35-40 years	25.237
40-45 years	25.674
45-50 years	26.118
50-55 years	26.57
55-60 years	27.03
60-70 years	27.498
70-80 years	27.974
80-90 years	28.458
90-100 years	28.951
>100 years	29.452

High Platelet count and low Ferritin can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Ferritin blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 22 ng/mL for Ferritin, 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 Ferritin Tests Are Done :

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

Medical References

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