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What Causes High MCV Level In An Elderly Person?
hello, my mother is 88 years old and tested today with a 102 mcv level. The doctor said that was her norm for the last 4-5 years but ordered an spep test to be thorough. She is not very worried about it but then why order the test? Should I be concerned?
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
Hello,
High MCV level is related to red blood cell indices, high MCV is called Macrocytosis. It has so many causes.
Most commonly Megaloblastoid anemia is caused by deficiency of vitamin B12 and or folic acid. What about those levels? Are there normal?
There are so many causes for that. In the query you didn't mention about other parameters, management or any intervention varies according to the context.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
High MCV level is related to red blood cell indices, high MCV is called Macrocytosis. It has so many causes.
Most commonly Megaloblastoid anemia is caused by deficiency of vitamin B12 and or folic acid. What about those levels? Are there normal?
There are so many causes for that. In the query you didn't mention about other parameters, management or any intervention varies according to the context.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
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