What causes high Platelet count and low Transferrin saturation?

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

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your Transferrin saturation is in between 13 % and 45 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and Transferrin saturation 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	152.66
5-10 years	155.367
10-15 years	158.122
15-20 years	160.926
20-25 years	163.779
25-30 years	166.683
30-35 years	169.638
35-40 years	172.646
40-45 years	175.707
45-50 years	178.822
50-55 years	181.993
55-60 years	185.22
60-70 years	188.504
70-80 years	191.846
80-90 years	195.247
90-100 years	198.709
>100 years	202.232

*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 Transferrin saturation : 13 - 45 %

Ideal values of Transferrin saturation depending on age :

Age	Ideal Transferrin saturation value
<5 years	13.23
5-10 years	13.465
10-15 years	13.704
15-20 years	13.947
20-25 years	14.194
25-30 years	14.446
30-35 years	14.702
35-40 years	14.963
40-45 years	15.228
45-50 years	15.498
50-55 years	15.773
55-60 years	16.053
60-70 years	16.338
70-80 years	16.628
80-90 years	16.923
90-100 years	17.223
>100 years	17.528

High Platelet count and low Transferrin saturation can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and Transferrin saturation blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 13 % for Transferrin saturation, 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 Transferrin saturation Tests Are Done :

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

Medical References

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