MCV measures the average size of your red blood cells. It helps classify the type of anemia you may have.
Category: Complete Blood Count
Also known as: mcv, mean corpuscular volume
Reference range: 80–100 fL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: fL
High values may indicate
High MCV (macrocytosis) may indicate vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, liver disease, hypothyroidism, or alcohol use.
Low values may indicate
Low MCV (microcytosis) may indicate iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia, chronic disease, or lead poisoning.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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