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1 Platelet count measures the number of platelets in a volume of blood and usually ranges between 150,000 to 400,000 per cmm. 2  Mean platelet volume (MPV) measures the average size of platelets in a volume of blood.3  The normal range is between 6 to 12 femtoliters (a very small fraction of a liter). RBC (red blood cell) count measures the number of red blood cells in a volume of blood and usually ranges between 4.2 to 5.9 million cells per cmm.
Obtain a copy of your blood test results. Seek the marker MPV on the report of your results. Normal platelet counts range from 150,000 to 350,000, and a normal MPV is in the 7.5 to 11.5 range. Anything below 7 or over 12 is cause for concern. Compare your results to the normal range. Many labs will print the normal range next to the actual test. Determine if the MPV is high, possibly suggesting high blood pressure or other heart conditions. Determine if the level is low. Low MPV may suggest major health issues such as leukemia, HIV or bone marrow cancers.