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Mean platelet volume

What is Mean platelet volume?

Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a machine-calculated measurement of the average size of platelets found in blood and is typically included in blood tests as part of the CBC.

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I am a male, 59 years-of-age. I just received the results of my blood work. The tests showed my white blood cell count is: 1.7 L, while my...

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Complete blood report is required.

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A low white blood cell...

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i have severe osteo arthritis I take 400 motrin 3x daily. I recently had a ecoli bladder infection which took days of 500 amoxicillin 3x a day to...

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I think you outlined the situation quite well

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All of the lab values are very close to entirely normal. they are just...

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is a high ( but still within range) mean platelet volume a cause for concern?

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MPV interpretation depends on your previous health status

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