What causes high Platelet count and low MPV?

High Platelet count and low MPV can be caused by many reasons.

If your Platelet count is in between 150 thou/uL and 450 thou/uL and your MPV is in between 6.8 fL and 10.9 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for Platelet count and MPV respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of Platelet count : 150 - 450 thou/uL

Ideal values of Platelet count depending on age :

Age	Ideal Platelet count value
<5 years	152.564
5-10 years	155.171
10-15 years	157.823
15-20 years	160.52
20-25 years	163.263
25-30 years	166.053
30-35 years	168.891
35-40 years	171.777
40-45 years	174.713
45-50 years	177.699
50-55 years	180.736
55-60 years	183.825
60-70 years	186.967
70-80 years	190.162
80-90 years	193.412
90-100 years	196.717
>100 years	200.079

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease Platelet count levels include:

• Sepsis
• Platelets may be used up quickly in serious conditions, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation
• Bone marrow damage
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Viral infections such as mononucleosis

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Normal range of MPV : 6.8 - 10.9 fL

Ideal values of MPV depending on age :

Age	Ideal MPV value
<5 years	6.916
5-10 years	7.034
10-15 years	7.154
15-20 years	7.276
20-25 years	7.4
25-30 years	7.526
30-35 years	7.655
35-40 years	7.786
40-45 years	7.919
45-50 years	8.054
50-55 years	8.192
55-60 years	8.332
60-70 years	8.474
70-80 years	8.619
80-90 years	8.766
90-100 years	8.916
>100 years	9.068

High Platelet count and low MPV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take Platelet count and MPV blood tests and the results are higher than 450 thou/uL for Platelet count and lower than 6.8 fL for MPV, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the Platelet count and MPV Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants Platelet count and MPV tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the Platelet count and MPV blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your Platelet count and MPV Test reports by your pathologist.