What does high RDW and low MCV mean?
When the RDW is high whereas MCV is low, then it indicates microcytic anaemia or iron deficiency. If your RDW is high, whereas MCV is high, then it indicates chronic liver disease or macrocytic anaemia. It can also indicate a lack of folate or B-12.
What does low HGB and low MCV mean?
A more common classification of anemia (low hemoglobin) is based on the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) which signifies the average volume of individual red blood cells. If the MCV is low (less than 80), the anemia is categorized as microcytic anemia (low red blood cell volume).
What causes a low MCV count?
Low MCV. A low MCV indicates that the red blood cells are small, or microcytic. Possible causes include: Lead poisoning. Thalassemia (the thalassemias are genetic disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin) Anemia of chronic disease. Rheumatoid arthritis. Giant cell arteritis.
Why is MCV low?
A low MCV indicates that the red blood cells are small, or microcytic . Possible causes include: 8 Thalassemia (the thalassemias are genetic disorders characterized by abnormal hemoglobin) A high MCV implies the red blood cells are larger than normal, or macrocytic. Causes of macrocytic anemia include: 9
What does it mean if your MCV and MCh are low?
MCH, MCV and MCHC are three main red blood cell indices that help in measuring the average size and hemoglobin composition of the red blood cells. A low MCH indicates an iron deficiency whereas a high MCH results in too much hemoglobin present which causes insufficient supply of oxygen to the blood.
What if my MCV is low?
If your MCV blood test is low, with the number being under 80 fL, that means your red blood cells are smaller than they should be. This condition is called microcytic anemia, and this is usually caused by an iron deficiency that is preventing your body from making enough hemoglobin.
