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The use of the RDW or the red cell distribution width is a measure of how much variation in size there is among the red blood cells in your body. A high or low RDW means nothing on its own; this measure is only used in conjunction with other measures to learn something about anemia. An abnormal RDW without other abnormalities is meaningless. Talk to your health care provider about whether the RDW is a significant finding in your particular situation.
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∙ 14y agoA physician is the only one who can give you a definitive answer in relationhip to your individual, over all, lab tests, however pernicious anemia (B12 deficiency) is most often the culprit behind elevated MCV (mean corpuscular volume, or average size of the red blood cells) and RDW (red blood cell distribution width, or width of the red blood cells) results.
More information may be found here: http://www.medicinenet.com/pernicious_anemia/page4.htm
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∙ 11y agoBlood loss
Vitamin B 12 deficiency
Folate deficiency
Bone marrow disease.
Drinking alcohol.
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∙ 12y agorbc's are ruptured, then the haemoglobin releasd in the blood streem,then the mch value arises
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∙ 12y agohemolytic anemia
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How do you increase mcv in blood?
my mcv in blood test is 77? my mch is 26 and my hemoglobin is 122. what does it mean?
What is if MCV and mch are low in blood test?
microcytic hypochromic anaemia
What is if rdw is high and mcv and mch are low in blood test?
Most often this is due to iron deficiency, but it can also occur in other red blood cell production (hematopoietic) abnormalities.
Is a high MCV dangerous?
my MCV is high 98 is that dangerous?
Does emphysema affect red bloods cells and make them have a high mcv blood result reading?
In advanced stages of Emphysema your red blood cells can be affected and it can cause them to have a high MCV blood result reading. Infections can also cause the red blood cells to rise as well.
WHAT IS CONSIDERED HIGH MCV COUNT IN A BLOOD TEST?
The reference range for MCV is 80-96 fL/red cell in adult. Anything over 100 would be considered to be high. High MCV indicates macrocytic (large average RBC size).The common causes of macrocytic anemia (increased MCV) are: folate deficiency anemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, liver disease, hemolytic anemias, hypothyroidism, excessive alcohol intake, aplastic anemia or myelodysplastic syndrome.
Mcv blood test?
The MCV Lab Test is a kind of Hemotology Test. The results are derived from Hct, Hgb, and RBC count from a blood sample. MCV stands for Microtic cell volume, the test is an indicator for the size of the RBC's or red blood cells. It helps to determine if there is risk for certain anemia's. Tonya Fisher, LCNS Corbett, J.V. (2008) Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnosis. (7th ed.) New Jersy: PersonMean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of your RBCs (red blood cells). The MCV is elevated when your RBCs are larger than normal (macrocytic), for example in anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. When the MCV is decreased, your RBCs are smaller than normal (microcytic), such as is seen in iron deficiency anemia or thalassemias.
What is hematology lab test for mcv?
The MCV Lab Test is a kind of Hemotology Test. The results are derived from Hct, Hgb, and RBC count from a blood sample. MCV stands for Microtic cell volume, the test is an indicator for the size of the RBC's or red blood cells. It helps to determine if there is risk for certain anemia's. Tonya Fisher, LCNS Corbett, J.V. (2008) Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures with Nursing Diagnosis. (7th ed.) New Jersy: PersonMean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of your RBCs (red blood cells). The MCV is elevated when your RBCs are larger than normal (macrocytic), for example in anemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. When the MCV is decreased, your RBCs are smaller than normal (microcytic), such as is seen in iron deficiency anemia or thalassemias.
What are MCV levels?
they are blood testers
High mcv and mch?
MCV(mean cell volume). Increased mcv is a sign of macrocytosis which may be related to anaemia due to deficiency of vit.B12 and/or folic acid with the occurence of megaloblasts in the bone marrow.
Why is MCV high?
normally it is high in megaloblastic anaemia.
What if your mch is 33.4?
mcv high
