From:
nicole@mb-law.com
Date: 2002-08-02 16:29:14 UTC
Subject: Elevated Platelet Count
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <3860203.1028305754907.JavaMail.root@scandium>
There is an abundance of info posted on low platelet counts, but what's the meaning of elevated platelets?
Bandit has been lethargic and "snappy" for at least 3 months. He was taken to the vet in May and diagnosed with "depression" (??)
Since that time he lost his appetite and seems very weak. A follow up trip to the vet still did not answer the question of why Bandit isn't feeling well and tires so easy. X-rays were done, but showned nothing.
The blood work was all within the normal range except for the following:
Hematocrit 59.3%
Platelet Count 831 (10x3/uL)
TP 5.1
Alkaline Phos 53
Globulin 2.1
Apparently, the platelets are the only thing that are not within "acceptable" range.
Is this correct?
Thanks,
Nicole