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What Causes High Platelet Count?

Hi took my 9 year old sons blood count in which the platelid count is supposed to be high it reads 461 when the range is supposed to be 150-450 and his doctor has recommended a repeat of the test m so worried hope it is nothing serious and can be treated how ever would like your advise
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High level of platelet count is insignificant finding in absence of any other abnormal reading. Thrombocytopenia( low platelet count) is what you should be worried about. Child or even an adult can have a very high platelet count as an incidental finding. It does not suggest any disease in the child.
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What Causes High Platelet Count?

High level of platelet count is insignificant finding in absence of any other abnormal reading. Thrombocytopenia( low platelet count) is what you should be worried about. Child or even an adult can have a very high platelet count as an incidental finding. It does not suggest any disease in the child.