MPV
An MPV test measures the average size of the platelets, the cells that help blood clot.
Why it matters: Newly made platelets are larger than older ones, so a high result may signal that the bone marrow is making a lot of new platelets, and a low result that it is making fewer.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, what moves it, related conditions
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What is MPV?
An MPV test measures the average size of the platelets, the cells that help blood clot.
What might a high or low MPV mean?
Newly made platelets are larger than older ones, so a high result may signal that the bone marrow is making a lot of new platelets, and a low result that it is making fewer.
What is the typical reference range for MPV?
The general-population reference range shown here is 7.4 – 10.4 fL. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.
What can affect MPV?
It may be higher with: Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Immune thrombocytopenia, Vitamin B12, vitamin D or folate deficiency, Physical or mental stress. It may be lower with: Aplastic anemia, Lupus, Chemotherapy medicines.