What is it when a baby has high platelet count? Causes

Patient's question:

My daughter is 15 days old. Today she had a blood type test. One of the results showed high platelet count: 669 x 10^9/L. The normal range is 100-300 x 10^9/L. I would like to ask if this is a problem?

Doctor's answer:

It is recommended to take the child to the hematology department for a detailed examination to identify the cause. Then, symptomatic treatment should be administered. The infant's platelet count is 44010^9/L, which is not particularly high. Children's platelet counts may be higher than normal. Many factors can affect platelet levels. Other indicators do not require additional treatment. Monitoring is sufficient. If the infant shows no abnormalities, it is recommended to wait for a period of time. If the total height is high, relevant tests should be conducted.

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