Mean corpuscular volume

The Mean corpuscular volume (german mean corpuscular / cell volume, MCV) is the average cell size of the peripheral erythrocytes and is one of four values ​​, which are used for the classification of anemias.

The normal range is between 80-98 fl ( = μm3 = 10-9 ul).

From megaloblastic anemia occurs when a vitamin B12 or folate deficiency. In hemolytic anemia, large and small cells can be present at the same time. When alcohol abuse can also occur macrocytosis without anemia.

Iron deficiency Erythropoietic protoporphyria Red blood cell distribution width
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