What does low mcv, mch, and hemoglobin mean?

Red cell indices: MCV is mean cell ( corpuscle ) volume it is the average size of the red cells it is used to study and classify anemias (low hemoglobin states) low MCV = microcytosis= iron deficiency or thalassemia normal MCV= normocytic= anemia of inflammation or malignancy =80-100 high MCV= macrocytosis= B12 or folate (folic acid) deficiency and others MCH = mean corpuscle or cell hemoglobin. used less. follows MCV

Anemia: Low hemoglobin is the most important result and you should discuss that with your doctor.