Low MCV and MCH on my blood test can you help me decipher this test result? - low mcv anemia
My RBC is high (5.35) and my MCV (80.4) and SMI (26.7) are weak. Could someone explain? Should I eat more red meat? (Anemia) more info Lil Bit "25 years old, 275 non-smoking drinkers. Parent of a child. More info just ask! Do not be stupid for the answer. Give me an honest answer.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Low Mcv Anemia Low MCV And MCH On My Blood Test Can You Help Me Decipher This Test Result?
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MCV (mean Korpuskularvolumen) refers to the size of individual red blood cells. MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) refers to the concentration of hemoglobin in individual red blood cells. When MCV and MCH are low, it means that the red blood cells are smaller than average (VCM) and lighter than average (HCM), and can not carry oxygen as normal. This is usually caused by iron deficiency.
Red meat contains iron, but also healthier, a multivitamin that contains iron to find.
Do you have any) tested for iron levels or TIBC (total iron-binding capacity? These tests will verify the anemia is iron deficiency.
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