What causes high Platelet count and low Monocytes?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Monocytes is in between 2 % and 10 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Monocytes 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	152.571
5-10 years	155.186
10-15 years	157.846
15-20 years	160.551
20-25 years	163.303
25-30 years	166.102
30-35 years	168.949
35-40 years	171.845
40-45 years	174.79
45-50 years	177.786
50-55 years	180.833
55-60 years	183.932
60-70 years	187.085
70-80 years	190.292
80-90 years	193.554
90-100 years	196.872
>100 years	200.246

*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 Monocytes : 2 - 10 %

Ideal values of Monocytes depending on age :

Age	Ideal Monocytes value
<5 years	2.034
5-10 years	2.069
10-15 years	2.104
15-20 years	2.14
20-25 years	2.177
25-30 years	2.214
30-35 years	2.252
35-40 years	2.291
40-45 years	2.33
45-50 years	2.37
50-55 years	2.411
55-60 years	2.452
60-70 years	2.494
70-80 years	2.537
80-90 years	2.58
90-100 years	2.624
>100 years	2.669

High Platelet count and low Monocytes can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Monocytes blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 2 % for Monocytes, 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 Monocytes Tests Are Done :

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

Medical References

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