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Mean Corpuscular Volume details

What Mean Corpuscular Volume shows

Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) measures the average size of your red blood cells and is one of the most useful values for helping determine the underlying cause of anemia. Small red blood cells (low MCV, called microcytic anemia) are most commonly caused by iron deficiency or, less commonly, a genetic condition called thalassemia; normal-sized cells (normocytic anemia) can occur with chronic disease or sudden blood loss; and large red blood cells (high MCV, called macrocytic anemia) are often linked to vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, or sometimes alcohol use or certain medications.

Tests that include Mean Corpuscular Volume

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