What is mpv blood count?

The MPV, or mean platelet volume, is a measure of the average size of platelets in a blood sample. Platelets are small, colorless blood cells that play a vital role in blood clotting. The MPV is reported in femtoliters (fL), and the normal range is typically between 7.5 and 12.5 fL.

An elevated MPV may be a sign of:

* Iron deficiency anemia

* Vitamin B12 deficiency

* Folate deficiency

* Myelodysplastic syndromes

* Leukemia

* Thrombocytosis

A decreased MPV may be a sign of:

* Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP)

* Evan's syndrome

* Bernard-Soulier syndrome

* Glanzmann thrombasthenia

* Thrombocytopenia

The MPV is just one of many blood tests that can be used to evaluate your health. Your doctor will interpret your MPV results in the context of your other test results and your overall medical history.