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  1. Mar 6, 2023 · An MCV test measures the size and volume of red blood cells. A normal MCV range is roughly 80100 fl. If someone’s MCV level is below 80 fl, they will likely develop or have microcytic anemia.

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  3. Jan 19, 2023 · You’ll get a number that tells you the average size of your red blood cells and a range showing what’s considered normal. You can see if your number falls within the normal range. A normal MCV blood test value ranges from 80 femtoliters (fl) to 100 fl. What level of MCV is concerning? Low or high MCV may signal certain conditions.

  4. Nov 14, 2023 · MCV is calculated using a formula: hematocrit (the percent of your blood that is red blood cells) multiplied by 10, then divided by the red blood cell count. Normal MCV results range from 80 to 100 femtoliter (fl). Levels can vary based on sex and age.

  5. Mar 21, 2024 · On a complete blood count (CBC), the MCV measure is below 80 fL, while a normal MCV ranges between 80 and 100 fL. This type of anemia is commonly associated with conditions such as chronic iron deficiency anemia (IDA), sideroblastic anemia, and thalassemias, although it can also occur in other conditions.

    • Brittany S. Maner, Leila Moosavi
    • Kern Medical Center, Kern Medical Center
    • 2021
    • 2022/07/04
  6. Nov 19, 2019 · Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is the average volume of red cells in a specimen. MCV is elevated or decreased in accordance with average red cell size; ie, low MCV indicates microcytic...

  7. Jan 21, 2021 · The normal range of MCV is around 8094 fl [ 1 ]. However, what your labs report as a normal range may differ slightly. Some lab-to-lab variability can happen due to differences in equipment, techniques, and chemicals used. If your value is normal, that doesn’t mean you don’t have a condition such as anemia.

  8. If your MCV levels are not in the normal range, it doesn't always mean that you have a medical problem that needs treatment. Diet, activity level, medicines, a menstrual period, and other conditions can affect the test results. Talk with your health care provider to learn what your results mean.

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