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  • Male
  • 27 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm a bit concerned about my test results. My mean platelet volume is showing 14.6, but my platelet count is within the normal range at 157, and my WBC is also normal. Could you help me understand what this all means?

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High mean platelet volume is nothing to worry about.. It happens in micronutrient deficiency easily corrected

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Consult a Haematologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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