In medical terms, mean platelet volume (MPV) is a measurement that describes the average size of platelets in the blood. Platelets are not true cells, although they are often referred to as such. read more
A normal platelet count for most humans is 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter of blood, and having a higher than average count can be indicative of serious health problems.The medical term for a high platelet count is thrombocytosis, a condition in which bone marrow cells produce too many platelets. read more
The platelet count is a test that determines the number of platelets in a person's sample of blood. When there is an injury to a blood vessel or tissue and bleeding begins, platelets help stop bleeding in three ways. read more
A high platelet count can lead to excessive, dangerous blood clotting if left untreated. The medical term for a high platelet count is thrombocytosis, a condition in which bone marrow cells produce too many platelets. Thrombocytosis can be either reactive or essential. read more