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MPVfL
MPV is the average size of your platelets.
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What MPV measures
MPV is the average size of your platelets.
If your MPV is low
Smaller platelets are sometimes seen when platelet production is reduced.
Commonly associated with
- Reduced platelet production
- Inherited platelet traits
If your MPV is high
Larger platelets can appear when the bone marrow is releasing new platelets quickly.
Commonly associated with
- Rapid platelet turnover
- Inherited platelet traits
Typical reference range
| Group | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 7.5 – 12.5 fL |
Typical adult values used by many US labs. Your own report prints the range your lab validated for its method, and that range is the one that counts. Labwise always uses the printed range first.
If it is within range
Your platelets are of typical size.
Also listed as
Mean Platelet Volume, Mean Platelet Vol
Related tests
This page is general information about what a laboratory test measures and what results outside a reference range are commonly associated with. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose any condition and does not replace your clinician. Discuss your results with your healthcare provider.