MPV levels: what's normal, high and low
The average size of your platelets. Larger platelets are typically younger and more active.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
The short answer
MPV is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 7.50 – 11.5 fL. TestWell offers panels that include MPV, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis.
- Units
- fL
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- Not required
- Results
- 1–3 business days
- Labs
- Quest or Labcorp
MPV Reference Range
These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| age 18+ | 7.50 – 11.5 fL |
Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.
Related Blood Health biomarkers
Markers commonly tested alongside MPV.
Frequently asked
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