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My son is7yrs old.his cbc report is normal except iron which is 20.39( normal range is 33-193) and mcv 74.90 ( normal range is 77-95)?

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

Needs iron: this is iron deficiency--he needs supplemental iron and foods rich in iron like greens,beans or red meat.

Answered 8/21/2014

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A member asked:

My son is7yrs old.his cbc report is normal except iron which is 20.39( normal range is 33-193) and mcv 74.90 ( normal range is 77-95)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

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