It’s one of many measurements included in a complete blood count (CBC ... During the test, your provider will use a small needle to take a blood sample from a vein in your arm.

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A mean platelet volume (MPV) blood test measures the average size of your platelets, the tiny blood cells that help form clots to stop bleeding. It is often included in a complete blood count (CBC ...

These tests evaluate the composition, size, and volume of red blood cells. The RBC indices, in turn, are part of a larger panel of blood tests called the complete blood count ... sample is taken from ...

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.

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High numbers for hemoglobin, hematocrit, or blood cell count ... the test, you can also get medicine to help keep you calm. Your doctor then uses a needle to take the bone marrow sample.