Anyonr has High mcv with itp

[Gizyg]

Anyone has a high mcv with itp ?

[HDuggan]

I did prior to my splenectomy.

[Gizyg in reply to HDuggan]

How high was ur mcv and is it still high? r u anemic as well or just with high mcv and itp?

[exxxon]

yes .. it's up to like 12.8 .. I am stalled 44k / 50k with 50mg. promacta and 200mg. danazol with no bruises or those red spots .. praying for remission so I can get off the drugs

[Gizyg in reply to exxxon]

Did u have high mcv too or just low platelets?

[exxxon in reply to Gizyg]

giz I thought you meant MPV .. which is MEAN PLATELET VOLUME .. I now now nothing of MCV .. I have low platelets

[Kyriak51 in reply to Gizyg]

MCV refers to RBC volume, normal range is 81-90fL..MPV ,(mean platelet volume) range is 9.0 - 12.6fL, those of us with ITP have more large ( immature), platelets than normal patients. Check out this site educational section for more information.

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