Clotting Status

Platelet Count

Platelets or Clotting Cells are the smallest type of blood cell and are important in blood clotting. When bleeding occurs, the platelets swell, clump together and form a sticky plug which helps stop the bleeding.

If platelet levels are raised there is a risk of blood clots forming in blood vessels.

If platelet levels are too low there is a risk of easy bruising and uncontrolled bleeding.

MPV

MPV (Mean Platelet Volume) is a measurement of the average size of platelets. New platelets are larger and an increased MPV occurs when increased numbers of platelets are being produced. MPV provids an indication of platelet production in your bone marrow.

Your platet count can be affected by particular medications. So please make sure you disclose this to us.