Test guide
MPV Blood Test
MPV stands for mean platelet volume. Platelets (also called thrombocytes) are small blood cells that stick together to make blood clots that stop or slow bleeding when you have a cut or injury. Platelets are made in your bone marrow.
What it is for
An MPV blood test is used to help diagnose or monitor many blood-related conditions. It may also help diagnose other health conditions or find out how serious they may be. A test called a platelet count, which measures the total number of platelets in your blood, is often done with an MVP test. Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine. Medical test information is public domain. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Limitations
Reference intervals and interpretation depend on the laboratory, specimen, method and clinical context. This source definition is educational information; it does not establish a diagnosis, product approval or suitability for an individual.
Also known as
- Mean Platelet Volume
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