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Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Analysis

Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) is a measurement used to indicate the average volume of red blood cells in a blood sample. MCV is an important parameter in the complete blood count (CBC) because it helps in diagnosing and differentiating various types of anemia.


MCV Reference Range:

  • Normal Range: 80 to 100 femtoliters (fL) for adults.

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Regular monitoring of Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) levels is key to identifying and treating different kinds of anemia effectively. It's important that these levels are looked at together with a person's health background and any past medical issues to understand what they mean. 


For those with microcytic anemia, often caused by not having enough iron, treatments usually include taking more iron and making dietary adjustments. For macrocytic anemia, which is due to a lack of vitamin B12 or folate, adding these nutrients back into the body is the main approach.

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