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Understanding high and low MCV blood test results

Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO An MCV test can identify conditions like iron deficiency anemia and liver disease.Although rare, an MCV test may lead to complications like infection and nerve ...
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Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Blood Test

A mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a type of blood test that measures the size of your red blood cells. A low MCV means that your red blood cells are smaller than average, possibly indicating iron ...
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Dear Doctor: Can living at a high altitude cause red blood cells to grow larger?

DEAR DR. ROACH: We’ve lived at 6,000 feet for about 30 years. Over the years, our mean corpuscular volume (MCV) levels have slowly increased to 100 fl (the normal range being 79-97 fl). Our primary ...
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Primary care study shows routine blood tests for cancer risk differ by ethnicity

A new study by researchers at the University of Exeter has found that routine blood tests used in primary care to assess anemia and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) are more effective at predicting ...