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What is Mean Corpusvular Volume
MCV (mean corpuscular volume) is a measure of the average volume of a single RBC. This is obtained by dividing the hematocrit by the total RBC count. When the RBC is abnormally large, the cell is said to be macrocytic.
What is Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) is a measure of the average amount (weight) of hemoglobin within a single RBC.
What is Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration) is a measure of the average concentration or percentage of Hb within a red blood
3 tests for Anemia
MCV, MCH, MCHC
Increased MCV may indicate
Pernicous Anemia
Decrease in MCV may indicate
Thalassemia and Iron deficiency
Increased MCHC may indicate
macrocytic anemia.
Decreased MCHC may indicate
iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia