Normal MCVmay indicate normocytic anemia. This can occur when an individual experiences symptoms of anemia due to sudden blood loss, kidney failure, or aplastic anemia, a rare disorder where the body does not produce enough RBC. High MCVmeans that the RBC are too large and indicates macrocytic...
When the MCV blood test has a HIGH number- even slightly- this means that the blood cells are too large and is called macrocytosis or Macrocytic Anemia. This SHOULD trigger a further workup from your doctor to find out why they are too large, but mild macrocytosis is very often ...
First of all, you need to understand why you have a high MCV. So please click on the MCV Blood Test link and read about why a high MCV almost certainly means that you have Vitamin B12 deficiency- and have had it for several years at least. Next, you need to understand the role of...