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Mean platelet volume .7-.9 points low for 7 years... platelets vary from high to high end of normal.... should i be concerned?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No: If this is the only finding, and your physician is not concerned, i'd ignore it. Some people have smallish platelets. I trust you're not iron deficient. Best wishes.

Answered 7/5/2018

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A member asked:

Mean platelet volume .7-.9 points low for 7 years... platelets vary from high to high end of normal.... should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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