There are no common compounds using neon. Interesting facts: It is the fourth most abundant element in the universe, but only it represents only 0.0018% of the earth's atmosphere. It is the second lightest noble gas. The neon sign was first used by Georges Claude in Paris in 19l0. Common Uses: Neon lights; Gas lasers; Lightening arrestors
A high platelet count is 400,000 or above. A higher-than-normal number of platelets is called thrombocytosis. It means your body is making too many platelets. Causes may include: 1  A type of anemia in which red blood cells in the blood are destroyed earlier than normal (hemolytic anemia). 2  Anemia due to low iron.
According to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, a high platelet count can indicate a number of different conditions, including cancer, anemia or a reaction to medications. The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) explains that there are two different types of thrombocythemia, or a high volume of platelets in the blood. Primary thrombocythemia is caused by faulty bone marrow stem cells, while secondary thrombocythemia is caused by some other underlying physical condition.