Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
MPV reports the average size of circulating platelets and reflects platelet production and activation. Larger platelets are younger and more reactive, so elevated MPV is associated with higher cardiovascular risk, heart attack, stroke, and diabetes complications. Low MPV can accompany marrow suppression.
Optimal range: who says what
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Mean Platelet Volume (MPV). How we verify ranges.
- General guidance, no named sourceWithin referenceNo separate optimal established
- Lab reference interval7.5-11.5 fLWhat a lab report flags against. A lab interval is not an optimal target.
14 of 21 itemized panels
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Why Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) matters
Larger platelets are more reactive and associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Elevated MPV linked to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes complications.
Which Providers Test Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)?
Cheapest: Oura Health Panels at $99/year. Most comprehensive: Function Health, 160+ biomarkers for $365/year.
14 panels that include it, cheapest first
| Provider | Annual Cost | Total Biomarkers | $/Biomarker |
|---|---|---|---|
| $99 | 50 | $1.98 | |
| $190 | 100+ | $1.90 | |
| $297 | 100+ | $2.97 | |
 Superpower | $349 | 100+ | $3.49 |
| $349 | 75+ | $4.65 | |
 WHOOP Advanced Labs | $349 | 65 | $5.37 |
 Function Health | $365 | 160+ | $2.28 |
| $365 | 100+ | $3.65 | |
| $375 | 108 | $3.47 | |
| $499 | 100+ | $4.99 | |
| $700 | 138 | $5.07 | |
| $829 | 54 | $15.35 | |
| $895 | 100+ | $8.95 | |
| $1950 | 130+ | $15.00 |
$/Biomarker is annual cost divided by the panel's advertised biomarker count, not the price of this one test. We track 23 blood test providers (32 plans); 21 of those plans are itemized marker by marker. Compare all of them.
7 itemized panels do not include Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
Labcorp OnDemand · Life Extension Elite · Everlywell · Marek Health Base · Marek Health Comprehensive · SiPhox Health · Healthspan
11 providers not itemized in our matrix
We have not itemized these marker by marker (some sell tests one at a time), so this page cannot say whether they offer Mean Platelet Volume (MPV). Check with them directly.
Life Extension Standard · Quest Health · Ultrahuman Blood Vision · Lifeforce · Hundred Health · Personalabs · Walk-In Lab · HealthLabs · WHOOP Specialized Panels · Marek Health Essential · Vitality Blueprint Upload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the optimal range for Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)?
No institution or named practitioner we track states an optimal target for Mean Platelet Volume (MPV). General guidance without a named source: Within reference (No separate optimal established). Lab reference interval: 7.5-11.5 fL. That is what a lab report flags against, not an optimal target.
Which blood test providers include Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)?
14 of the 21 blood testing panels we itemize marker by marker include Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) in their panels. This biomarker is widely available across major providers.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider about your specific health needs.
Last reviewed Aug 26, 2026 · First published Nov 30, 2025