Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV)
CBCNormal range
80–100 fL
☎ When to call
Not independently critical — escalate the anemia it explains, not the MCV itself.
What you do
- Use it to explain anemia, not to act on directly
- Low MCV + low Hgb: think iron/chronic bleed — diet and GI history matter
Causes of HIGH mean corpuscular volume
Causes of LOW mean corpuscular volume
Source: Pagana, Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 7th ed.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
