| Global Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (Volume 3 Issue 1) | |
| Preanalytical factors affecting the mean platelet volume: a review |  |
| Pages 19-22 Katalin S Zsóri, Judit M Mahalek, Mohammad A Mokarrami, Zoltán Csiki and Amir H Shemirani DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15379/2408-9877.2016.03.01.05Published: 20 January 2016 |
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| Abstract | |
| Mean platelet volume (MPV) as an indicator of platelet activation is a subject of many studies. Since the introduction of automated hematology analyzers, many authors described mean platelet volume as a marker for different pathologic conditions. It is also known that numerous preanalytical conditions could affect MPV results. Specimens are usually tested several hours after blood collection. There are some specific hematology analyzers which are in use by the majority of hematology laboratories. This review demonstrates some important aspects related to MPV measurement in routine laboratory. | |
| Keywords | |
| mean platelet volume, preanalytical variables, hematology analyzer, anticoagulation, blood. | |
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