An MCV test measures the average size and volume of your red blood cells. Low MCV suggests microcytic anemia, with red blood cells smaller than normal. High MCV suggests macrocytic anemia, with red ...

In medicine, a person’s blood-test results are compared with the average range in a population. But results are highly individual and tightly regulated around a person’s own stable values. Changes to ...

An MCV test can identify conditions like iron deficiency anemia and liver disease. Although rare, an MCV test may lead to complications like infection and nerve damage. It's best to talk with a doctor ...