Related Experiment Video
Updated: Sep 16, 2025
06:32
Dynamic Multiparameter Platelet Function Assessment Using a Capacitive Biosensor
Published on: May 2, 2025
443
Mean platelet volume: A versatile biomarker in clinical diagnostics and prognostics
Garima Anandani1, Parth Goswami1, Vaishali Bhankhodia1
1Department of Pathology, AIIMS Rajkot, Gujarat, India.
Bioinformation
|July 10, 2025
Summary
Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a key indicator in diagnosing and monitoring various conditions, including cancer and inflammatory diseases. Elevated MPV levels offer valuable insights for patient disease assessment and management.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a critical parameter in clinical diagnostics.
- MPV aids in the assessment of thrombotic and inflammatory diseases, diabetes, and hematological conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the diagnostic and monitoring significance of MPV measurements.
- To underscore the correlation of MPV with various pathological conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing medical literature on MPV.
- Analysis of MPV's role in disease diagnosis and progression.
Main Results:
- High MPV correlates with advanced cancer and hematological disorders.
- Increased MPV is observed in inflammatory infections and preeclampsia.
Conclusions:
- MPV measurement provides insights into platelet production and destruction rates.
- MPV facilitates improved patient disease assessment and management decisions for healthcare providers.
