What causes high Platelet count and low MCHC?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your MCHC is in between 31.5 g/dL and 34.5 g/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and MCHC 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	152.561
5-10 years	155.165
10-15 years	157.814
15-20 years	160.508
20-25 years	163.248
25-30 years	166.035
30-35 years	168.869
35-40 years	171.752
40-45 years	174.684
45-50 years	177.666
50-55 years	180.699
55-60 years	183.784
60-70 years	186.921
70-80 years	190.112
80-90 years	193.357
90-100 years	196.658
>100 years	200.015

*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 MCHC : 31.5 - 34.5 g/dL

Ideal values of MCHC depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCHC value
<5 years	32.038
5-10 years	32.585
10-15 years	33.141
15-20 years	33.707
20-25 years	34.282
25-30 years	34.272
30-35 years	34.262
35-40 years	34.252
40-45 years	34.242
45-50 years	34.233
50-55 years	34.223
55-60 years	34.213
60-70 years	34.203
70-80 years	34.193
80-90 years	34.183
90-100 years	34.174
>100 years	34.164

High Platelet count and low MCHC can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and MCHC blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 31.5 g/dL for MCHC, 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 MCHC Tests Are Done :

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

Medical References

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