What do the results mean?MPV results, along with platelet counts and other tests, can provide a more complete picture of the health of your blood. Depending on your platelet count and other blood measurements, an increased MPV result can indicate:Thrombocytopenia, a condition in which your blood has a lower than normal number of plateletsMyeloproliferative disease, a type of blood cancerPreeclampsia, a complication in pregnancy that causes high blood pressure. It usually starts after the 20th week of pregnancy.Heart diseaseDiabetesA low MPV can indicate exposure to certain drugs that are harmful to cells. It may also indicate marrow hypoplasia, a disorder that causes a decrease in blood cell production. To learn what your results mean, talk to your health care provider.Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
