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Mean Corpuscular Volume near me in Greater Noida
Also known as Mean cell volume
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Blood
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Understanding Mean Corpuscular Volume in Greater Noida
What is Mean Corpuscular Volume in Greater Noida?
A Mean Corpuscular Volume test measures the average size of red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. This test is a key indicator of anemia, several nutritional deficiencies, and other conditions related to RBC size variation. It is often done as part of a complete blood count test that also measures other types of blood cells.
What does Mean Corpuscular Volume measure?
A Mean Corpuscular Volume test measures the average size of your red blood cells, which carry oxygen through your body. This test tells whether your RBCs are uniform or vary significantly in size.
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References
- Maner BS, Moosavi L. Mean Corpuscular Volume [Internet]. Treasure Island, Florida: StatPearls Publishing; 20 Aug. 2019 [Accessed 16 Jul. 2023]. Available from: https://europepmc.org/article/nbk/nbk545275
- Seward SJ, Safran C, Marton KI, Robinson SH. Does the mean corpuscular volume help physicians evaluate hospitalized patients with anemia? J Gen Intern Med. 1990;5:187-191. [Accessed 16 Jul. 2023]. Available from: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02600530#citeas
- Gu H, Wang YX, Du MX, et al. Effectiveness of Using Mean Corpuscular Volume and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin for Beta-thalassemia Carrier Screening in the Guangdong Population of China. Biomed Environ Sci. 2021;34(8):667-671. [Accessed 16 Jul. 2023]. Available from: https://www.besjournal.com/fileSWYXYHJKX/journal/article/swyxyhjkx/2021/8/PDF/20500.pdf
- Thompson WG, Meola T, Lipkin M, et al. Red Cell Distribution Width, Mean Corpuscular Volume, and Transferrin Saturation in the Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency. Arch Intern Med. 1988;148(10):2128–2130. [Accessed 16 Jul. 2023]. Available from: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/610565
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