MPV
Abbreviation
MPV
Transport Temp
2-8 C (ice packs) or ambient
Stability
store at 2-8 C up to 24 hours, CBC’s not viable after 24 hours
Minimum Vol
EDTA Draw tube at least half full
Alternative Specimens
None
Reference Ranges
6.9-10.6 fL
Collection Instructions
Routine venipuncture
Transport Container
Draw tube
Methodology
MPV is derived from the PLT histogram after the PLT count has been determined, expressed in femtoliters.
Alternative Names
Mean Platelet Volume
Anything else included in test?
N/A
Preferred Specimen
Plasma, EDTA