Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI A mean platelet volume (MPV) blood test measures the average size of your ...

Blood tests are essential for detecting illnesses, directing treatment protocols, and keeping an eye on general health. They aid in the early detection of problems by offering crucial insights on ...

Some health conditions, including autoimmune hemolytic anemia, can cause high mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) results on a blood test. MCHC is a measure of the average ...

Polycythemia vera (PV) is a slow-growing blood cancer in which your body makes too many red blood cells. You may have it for years before you notice any symptoms. Most people find out they have PV ...

A complete blood count measures your red and white blood cells and platelets. While this blood test gives doctors a wide range of important medical information, it can’t detect breast cancer.