What is the meaning of 'MPN' in a blood test result?

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What is the meaning of 'MPN' in a blood test result?

What is the meaning of 'MPN' in a blood test result?

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What is the meaning of 'MPN' in a blood test result?

MPN stands for myeloproliferative neoplasms. MPN is diagnosed by examining samples of your blood and bone marrow. Sometimes the diagnosis of MPN is only made when other causes of altered blood count have been excluded.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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