Content created by
Mean Corpuscular Volume near me in Howrah
Also known as Mean cell volume
You need to provide
Blood
This test is for
Male, Female
Test Preparation
Understanding Mean Corpuscular Volume in Howrah
What is Mean Corpuscular Volume in Howrah?
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.
Book a Mean Corpuscular Volume test at home near me
Easy online booking
Search for tests and packages, book a time and select address for seamless at-home lab tests.
Live tracking of phlebotomist
Stay informed with live tracking of our phlebotomist's location for seamless sample collection.
Safe collection
Our phlebotomists follow strict safety protocols to collect samples at home on time.
Sample received at lab
Your sample is bought to our laboratory for testing by our qualified experts.
Quick reports, free follow up
Reports are sent to your email. A free doctor follow up is provided to understand the report better
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
Other tests
Popular tests in Howrah
Other similar tests in Howrah
Our popular tests