Diagnostic approach to Thrombocytosis

Platelets > 450,000 / µl (Chronic)

Isolated thrombocytosis

CRP, Iron, transferrin, ferritin

Evaluate for infection, inflammatory conditions, malignancy

Evaluate for causes of iron deficiency

Consider testing for:
JAK2 mutation
Serum erythropoietin level
bcr-abl translocation
OR
Refer to Hematologist

Consider absence of spleen as cause of thrombocytosis