HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

default
Posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2015
Question: labs results say Giant Platelets noted
doctor
Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Likely a benign outcome. needs evaluation and work up

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Giant platelets could imply many things. Recent infections causing lysis of platelets and increased synthesis resulting in these giant platelets also called megakaryocytes. synthesis at a rapid pace due to some lysis of platelets can explain it. Also the aggregated platelets may be mistaken for a giant platelet like in faulty EDTA tube which collects blood or a machine error.

other less likely possibility is of some inherited platelt disorder where platelet volume is larger than normal and there is a risk of bleeding tendency. There are many disorders like XXXXXXX soulier or any other platelet disorder.

Talk to a hematologist and let them decide if the wanna confirm it with any further testing or giving it benefit of the doubt and wait and see. Wat ever they do will help the patient.

I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2012

Answered : 3613 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Likely a benign outcome. needs evaluation and work up Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Giant platelets could imply many things. Recent infections causing lysis of platelets and increased synthesis resulting in these giant platelets also called megakaryocytes. synthesis at a rapid pace due to some lysis of platelets can explain it. Also the aggregated platelets may be mistaken for a giant platelet like in faulty EDTA tube which collects blood or a machine error. other less likely possibility is of some inherited platelt disorder where platelet volume is larger than normal and there is a risk of bleeding tendency. There are many disorders like XXXXXXX soulier or any other platelet disorder. Talk to a hematologist and let them decide if the wanna confirm it with any further testing or giving it benefit of the doubt and wait and see. Wat ever they do will help the patient. I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan