What causes high D Dimer and low MPV?

High D Dimer and low MPV can be caused by many reasons.

If your D Dimer is in between 0.1 ug/mL and 0.51 ug/mL and your MPV is in between 6.8 fL and 10.9 fL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for D Dimer and MPV respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Some examples of conditions that can increase or decrease D Dimer levels include:

• Smoking
• Obesity
• Clotting disorder such as factor V Leiden mutation
• Antiphospholipid syndrome
• Prolonged immobility

Normal range of D Dimer : 0.1 - 0.51 ug/mL

Ideal values of D Dimer depending on age :

Age	Ideal D Dimer value
<5 years	0.113
5-10 years	0.116
10-15 years	0.12
15-20 years	0.124
20-25 years	0.128
25-30 years	0.132
30-35 years	0.136
35-40 years	0.14
40-45 years	0.144
45-50 years	0.148
50-55 years	0.153
55-60 years	0.158
60-70 years	0.163
70-80 years	0.168
80-90 years	0.173
90-100 years	0.178
>100 years	0.184

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

Normal range of MPV : 6.8 - 10.9 fL

Ideal values of MPV depending on age :

Age	Ideal MPV value
<5 years	7.01
5-10 years	7.227
10-15 years	7.45
15-20 years	7.68
20-25 years	7.917
25-30 years	8.162
30-35 years	8.414
35-40 years	8.674
40-45 years	8.942
45-50 years	9.218
50-55 years	9.503
55-60 years	9.797
60-70 years	10.1
70-80 years	10.412
80-90 years	10.734
90-100 years	10.724
>100 years	10.713

High D Dimer and low MPV can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take D Dimer and MPV blood tests and the results are higher than 0.51 ug/mL for D Dimer and lower than 6.8 fL for MPV, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the D Dimer and MPV Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants D Dimer and MPV tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the D Dimer and MPV blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your D Dimer and MPV Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

• Cleveland Clinic – D-Dimer Test: What It Is, What It Is Used For, Risks & Results
• MedlinePlus – D-Dimer Test
• WebMD – D-Dimer Test: What It Is and How It Works
• NIH – D-Dimer Test