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Good afternoon doctors. what could it mean if my platelets count is within the normal range (221), but the mpv is low (6.9)?

Q: good afternoon doctors. what could it mean if my platelets count is within the normal range (221), but the mpv is low (6.9)?

: Generally, a normal MPV blood test is 7 fL to 9 fL (femtoliters) for non-pregnant adults. 6.9 is not meaningfully different from 7 and is not a cause for concern.

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Generally, a normal MPV blood test is 7 fL to 9 fL (femtoliters) for non-pregnant adults. 6.9 is not meaningfully different from 7 and is not a cause for concern.

Answered 12/11/2022

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A member asked:

Good afternoon doctors. what could it mean if my platelets count is within the normal range (221), but the mpv is low (6.9)?

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