Thrombocytosis
Features:
>450.0 x 10
9
/L
Platelet counts:
Definition:
Reactive thrombocytosis:
Increased platelet count secondary to some
disease or procedure
Process:
Reactive thrombocytosis:
Increased platelet count <800.0 x 10
9
/L that
returns to normal
Myeloproliferative thrombocytosis:
Persistent increased platelet count >1000.0 x
10
9
/L