What is the correct term to describe a platelet count of 550 × 10⁹/L when all other complete blood count (CBC)results are basically normal?

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This platelet count is elevated,so the correct terminology to describe it is thrombocytosis;this is most probably a reactive thrombocytosis.Platelets are also elevated in essential thrombocythemia,but they usually exceed 1 million/mL (1000 * 10⁹/L),and other abnormalities would also be seen in the CBC.

What Is the Correct Term to Describe a Platelet Count