Ali, MD, MSCIMedically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI If a blood test shows your mean platelet volume (MPV) is low or high, it may need further investigation. The MPV blood test measures the ...

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are special blood cells with an important function. Platelets control blood clotting, which means they are critical for healing wounds and stopping bleeding. A ...

According to Mount Sinai, a hospital system in New York, some older patients can benefit from getting a 25-hydroxy test to ...

A simple blood test has been shown to be 98% accurate at distinguishing between patients with ALS and those without the ...

ALS, the most common form of motor neuron disease, can take a long time to diagnose, but a blood test could help doctors spot ...

The test may cost $74 - $111, depending on the lab. A C-peptide test typically uses a sample of your blood. To take a blood test, someone in your doctor’s office or a lab will collect your blood ...

They’re getting to the heart of the issue. Doctors say a simple “three-pronged” blood test can accurately predict a patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time.

In a study published July 29 in Advanced Materials, University of Texas at Dallas researchers found that X-rays of the ...

Mazda released a statement stating it stands behind the safety of the MPV and notes the minivan received five stars in the NHTSA's frontal and side impact tests. The article by CNN Money notes ...

An experimental blood test could one day help identify people most likely to develop severe lung problems like chronic ...

Learn More. There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. The MPV is shorter, narrower, and lighter than most competing minivans, which helps it provide a more carlike driving experience.

Learn More. There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More. Although smaller than most minivans, the MPV bristles with attention to detail and good fit and finish. The third-row seat folds flat ...