Increased mean platelet volume

What it means

Average platelet volume above the upper limit of the normal reference interval.

Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a measure of the average size of platelets, with a typical reference range of 7.5 to 11.5 femtoliters (fL).

Rare diseases that can present with this5

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category