Is Having A High Mean Platelet Volume A Cause For Concern?
MPV interpretation depends on your previous health status
Detailed Answer:
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A importance of high but within range mean platelet volume (MPV) depends on your previous health status.
If you have suffered from infection especially viral infection, the MPV is expected to increase and be on higher side of the range.
If there is history of cardiac ailment and if the MPV has remained high for a long period of time, then this is a risk factor for coronary artery disease.
If none of these factors are present, then you can observe the MPV value over a period of time.
If the MPV is constantly high then a blood film examination may be requiured followed by platelet function tests.
If platelet function test is within normal range, there is nothing to worry.
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Dr Shailja Puri