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What Do Raised Platelet Levels In Blood Indicate?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Apr 2017
Question: i got blood work done and my platelets 435 H above high normal is this something to worry about the reference say 150-379 and yes im over weight also everything else on my labs was good
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
slightly raised platelets can be temporary and normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, slightly raised platelets can be temporary and normal.
Repeat every 15 days. If it continues to rise, see your doctor.
If it goes down or remains same, do not worry.
You can revert back.
Regards
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What Do Raised Platelet Levels In Blood Indicate?

Brief Answer: slightly raised platelets can be temporary and normal. Detailed Answer: Hi, slightly raised platelets can be temporary and normal. Repeat every 15 days. If it continues to rise, see your doctor. If it goes down or remains same, do not worry. You can revert back. Regards