In the 'Lab Values - Cells' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about your Mean Corpuscular Volume values:
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Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV). Unit: Femtoliters; fL
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...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"Below 75" |
Microcytic red cells |
A symptom |
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"75 to 81" |
Microcytic red cells |
A symptom |
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"82 to 98 (normal)" |
Normocytic red cells |
A symptom |
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"Over 98" |
Macrocytic red cells |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Anemia (Anaemia, Anemias)
A condition resulting from an unusually low number of red blood cells or too little hemoglobin in the red blood cells. The most common type is iron-deficiency anemia in which the red blood cells are reduced in size and number, and hemoglobin levels are low. Clinical symptoms include shortness of breath, lethargy and heart palpitations.
Chronic (Chronicity)
Usually referring to chronic illness: Illness extending over a long period of time.
Femtoliter (fL)
0.000000000000001 or one quadrillionth of a liter.
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver usually resulting in jaundice (yellowing of the skin), loss of appetite, stomach discomfort, abnormal liver function, clay-colored stools, and dark urine. May be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, parasitic infestation, alcohol, drugs, toxins or transfusion of incompatible blood. Can be life-threatening. Severe hepatitis may lead to cirrhosis and chronic liver dysfunction.
Red Blood Cell (Erythrocyte, Erythrocytes, RBC, Red Blood Cells)
Any of the hemoglobin-containing cells that carry oxygen to the tissues and are responsible for the red color of blood.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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