What causes high Platelet count and low Hematocrit?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Hematocrit is in between 40 % and 50 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Hematocrit 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	152.556
5-10 years	155.156
10-15 years	157.8
15-20 years	160.489
20-25 years	163.224
25-30 years	166.005
30-35 years	168.834
35-40 years	171.711
40-45 years	174.637
45-50 years	177.613
50-55 years	180.64
55-60 years	183.718
60-70 years	186.849
70-80 years	190.033
80-90 years	193.271
90-100 years	196.564
>100 years	199.913

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

Normal range of Hematocrit : 40 - 50 %

Ideal values of Hematocrit depending on age :

Age	Ideal Hematocrit value
<5 years	40.682
5-10 years	41.375
10-15 years	42.08
15-20 years	42.797
20-25 years	43.526
25-30 years	44.268
30-35 years	45.022
35-40 years	45.789
40-45 years	46.569
45-50 years	47.363
50-55 years	48.17
55-60 years	48.991
60-70 years	49.826
70-80 years	49.811
80-90 years	49.797
90-100 years	49.783
>100 years	49.768

High Platelet count and low Hematocrit can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Hematocrit blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 40 % for Hematocrit, 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 Hematocrit Tests Are Done :

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

Medical References

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