MCV is of great utility in evaluating anemias according to red blood cell size - normocytic / microcytic / macrocytic. In patients with low MCV, RBC count helps to differentiate between iron deficiency anemia & thalassemia.
3 mL (1 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
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MCV is of great utility in evaluating anemias according to red blood cell size - normocytic microcytic macrocytic. In patients with low MCV, RBC count helps to differentiate between iron deficiency anemia ; thalassemia.