Platelets 542 x10E3/uL in your blood test results
You received your blood test result with a Platelets value of 542 x10E3/uL. This analysis helps you to check if your Platelets value is within normal range.
Your Platelets value of 542 x10E3/uL is way too high. A good Platelets is usually between 140 and 415 x10E3/uL.
Lower your Platelets by 127 x10E3/uL to be within normal range.
Causes
A high platelet count can be caused by several factors:
- The stem cells in our bodies produce too many platelets
- A pre-existing disease like cancer
- A pre-existing condition like anemia
- An infectious disease like tuberculosis
- A reaction to certain medications
People who are at a high risk of developing a high platelet count include those affected by any of the factors listed above as well as those with certain genetic conditions.
Treatment & Medication
Patients showing no symptoms rarely require treatment, however, if the platelet count is 500,000 or higher, treatment may include aspirin to thin the blood, medication to reduce platelet production or a procedure to remove excess platelets.
Useful Information
Platelets, also called thrombocytes are a component of blood whose function (along with the coagulation factors) is to stop bleeding by clumping and clotting blood vessel injuries.