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The mean platelet volume measures the size of the platelets.
This figure will be low when there is aplastic anemia, myelosuppression as a result of chemotherapy, in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, sarcoma of the bone since blood cells are manufactured in the bone marrow, and a couple of other conditions.
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∙ 10y agoA low platelet count, called thrombocytopenia, causes the blood to fail to clot easily. A healthy platelet count should be between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets per micro liter of blood. A level lower than 150,000 platelets indicates thrombocytopenia.
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What is lab result mpv?
Mean platelet volume.
Can elevated mean platelet volume result in embolus?
yes
What does it mean if Platelet Parameters PDW is LOW?
Platelet parameters on PDW being low is indicative of the probability of increased bleeding. When a platelet count is low, a person may be asymptomatic until injury or surgery.
Does a low platelet count mean you have HIV?
no, it doesn't mean that there is HIV
Low MPV count?
A MPV count stands for Mean Platelet Volume. A low count during this test may suggest that your platelet count is lower than normal. Some causes to this include viral infections, certain drugs, thrombocytopenia, and some genetic disorders.
Low platelet count?
platelet count
What does high MPV mean?
MPV is an acronym for mean platelet volume. The MPV is a measurement of the average size of platelets. A high MPV usually means that there is good platelet function.
What does a 57 mean in blood platelet count?
It means that the overall numbers are quite low
What does a low MPV in hematology testing mean?
MPV is mean platelet volume. The average normal range for MPV is a blood test is around 7.5-10.5 fl. A low MPV can mean many things. In a female during her reproductive years her MPV will be low for the first few days of menses [her period]. Platelet count is high in a woman after delivering a child and newborns have naturally low levels. Basically all it means is you have a low platelet count. This in turn puts you at a risk for bruising and bleeding. The causes of low MVP are varied and not always known. Low levels can be caused by viral infections, especially AIDS; Genetic disorders like Lupus; Hemolytic disorders, like Anemia; an overactive spleen, and taking drugs that low your count; like heparin.
Is low blood platelet contagious?
no
What is the significance of a low platelet count?
A low platelet count generally puts an individual at high risk of bleeding, or hemorrhage. The underlying cause of a low platelet count could be several diseases ranging from a something benign to HIV or leukemia.
Do I need to worry if my platelet count is 88 with chemo?
Is my platelet count too low at 88
