What causes high VLDL and low MPV?

High VLDL and low MPV can be caused by many reasons.

If your VLDL is in between 0 mg/dL and 30 mg/dL 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 VLDL 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 VLDL : 0 - 30 mg/dL

Ideal values of VLDL depending on age :

Age	Ideal VLDL value
<5 years	5.05
5-10 years	5.101
10-15 years	5.152
15-20 years	5.204
20-25 years	5.257
25-30 years	5.31
30-35 years	5.364
35-40 years	5.418
40-45 years	5.473
45-50 years	5.528
50-55 years	5.584
55-60 years	5.64
60-70 years	5.697
70-80 years	5.754
80-90 years	5.812
90-100 years	5.871
>100 years	5.93

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

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease VLDL levels include:

• Chronic kidney disease
• Taking certain drugs such as corticosteroids
• Liver disease
• Excessive alcohol use
• Diabetes

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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	6.869
5-10 years	6.938
10-15 years	7.008
15-20 years	7.079
20-25 years	7.15
25-30 years	7.222
30-35 years	7.295
35-40 years	7.369
40-45 years	7.443
45-50 years	7.518
50-55 years	7.594
55-60 years	7.671
60-70 years	7.748
70-80 years	7.826
80-90 years	7.905
90-100 years	7.985
>100 years	8.066

High VLDL and low MPV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take VLDL and MPV blood tests and the results are higher than 30 mg/dL for VLDL 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 VLDL and MPV Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants VLDL and MPV tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the VLDL 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 VLDL and MPV Test reports by your pathologist.