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Lab Medicine Edition | CBC: Hemoglobin/Anemia (Micro, Macro, Hemolytic)

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Diagnostic Value of Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) in Anemias

The chapter explores the importance of mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in diagnosing anemias, focusing on its role in identifying iron deficiency anemia, B12 deficiency, myelodysplastic syndrome, and thalassemia. It emphasizes the significance of considering clinical history and utilizing parameters like red blood cell (RBC) count in distinguishing between different types of anemias.

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