Lab reference

MPV

CBC

For education. Check every result.

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Reference range

Range7.5 to 11.5 fL

About

Average platelet size, which hints at whether low platelets are from underproduction or from destruction with a young, large replacement population.

When it is low

Bone marrow suppression, aplastic anemia

When it is high

Peripheral destruction (ITP), recovery from thrombocytopenia

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