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What Causes Low Blood Platelet Count?
Question: Had blood work done and my platelet count is low 83l but my MPV is high 11.6h
Brief Answer:
Platelets count
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
A high MPV in individual with low platelets indicates the release of platelets from the bone marrow in to the blood circulation
This can be caused by things like surgery, infection, inflammation or from heavy blood loss
I will suggest you too replay the test maybe after 2 weeks
Regards
Platelets count
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking
A high MPV in individual with low platelets indicates the release of platelets from the bone marrow in to the blood circulation
This can be caused by things like surgery, infection, inflammation or from heavy blood loss
I will suggest you too replay the test maybe after 2 weeks
Regards
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