General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
Newly produced young platelets are always larger. A high MPV indicates that the body is rapidly consuming its platelets for some reason (bleeding, infection, etc.) and that the bone marrow is rapidly producing new, large platelets and releasing them into the blood. Additionally, a high MPV can indicate an increased risk of clotting (heart attack, etc.).
A low MPV value indicates that the platelets circulating in the blood are old and small, and that the bone marrow cannot produce enough new cells. It can be seen as a side effect of bone marrow suppression or certain medications.
No. It is a parameter that is automatically calculated and reflected in the report of every routine Complete Blood Count (CBC) analysis.
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