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I recieved my labs today and I am a transplaant renal patient my platelet are at 102 and is showing large and giant platelets present. What could cause this and since it is Friday night should I call my Duke nepphrologist now and not wait until Monday?
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Age: 52
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Nothing except d/c Crestor because of rise in creatinine from 1.1 to 1.5 and it has returned to 1.2.
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Since the platelet count is on the lower side, and the giant platelets are present , you must inform by email or his secretary, or directly when it is possible. this low count doesnot mean its an emergency but its an early warning as the side effects of certain medicines you might be taking to supress the immune system, or some other med. you must repeat your count if its possible because a falling platelets to 16000-45000 , needs a plate let transfusion.the platelets must be kept in near normal range.
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