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MCV test stands for Mean Corpuscular volume test which is used to measure the average size of the RBCs. RBCs carry oxygen to all the organs of the body, so any abnormality in the size of RBCs is an indication of certain blood disorders.
In adults, it is 80-100 fL. However, its range may vary according to age and sex.
It is performed to know any abnormality in the RBCs and helps to diagnose Certain blood disorders and anaemia.
MCV blood test is included in the complete blood count. Having a chronic disorder that could lead to anaemia or having symptoms like fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, or arrhythmia could be indicative of this test
When the MCV level is lower than normal, this means that the size of RBCs is small and may be suggestive of the following health conditions:
A higher MCV level means there is an increase in the size of RBCs, indicating the following:
There is no special preparation to be done before it. Also, there is no need to fast for several hours before the test.
There is no risk related to it. But there might be slight bruising at the site from where blood is drawn which might go away
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