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What Does High Platelet Mch Mean?
what does having high platelets mch mean -- have history of large ovarian cyst, submuscular uterine fibroid, cervical dysplasia, endometrial displasia, estrogen dominance, heavy and irregular bleeding, bla, bla, bla...? 54 yr old fe, 5' 8'' 198#, possible heavy metal toxicity...
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
High platelets mean increased number of platelets beyond the normal range as specified for age and sex.
Platelet count above 4.5 lakhs per cubic millimeter is considered abnormal.
Most common causes of raised platelets in infection, reactive conditions, etc.
When all these conditions are ruled out, other causes like essential thrombocytosis and raised platelets due to neoplastic conditions are to be looked for.
MCH is one of the red cell indices and it is raised in cases of macrocytic anemias.
However, MCH can be interpreted better when assessed along with other parameters like MCV and MCHC.
Thus, post the value of other red cell indices also.
The gynecological problems mentioned by you- submuscular fibroids, cervical dysplasia, estrogenic disturbances are not associated with high platelets and high MCH values.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
High platelets mean increased number of platelets beyond the normal range as specified for age and sex.
Platelet count above 4.5 lakhs per cubic millimeter is considered abnormal.
Most common causes of raised platelets in infection, reactive conditions, etc.
When all these conditions are ruled out, other causes like essential thrombocytosis and raised platelets due to neoplastic conditions are to be looked for.
MCH is one of the red cell indices and it is raised in cases of macrocytic anemias.
However, MCH can be interpreted better when assessed along with other parameters like MCV and MCHC.
Thus, post the value of other red cell indices also.
The gynecological problems mentioned by you- submuscular fibroids, cervical dysplasia, estrogenic disturbances are not associated with high platelets and high MCH values.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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