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Hi, i had some labs done. my hbg is 76 and my mcv is 120, what can it be?

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Anemia: I assume you mean 7.6 for the hemogobin, which is anemia - too few red blood cells. The MCV is the volume, or size of the red blood cells. If the body doesn't have some key nutrients (b12, folate, (folic acid) etc) it cannnot put the cells together well and they end up large (mcv > 100). With iron eficiency the MCV is often low. Your doctor will probably start by checking those levels.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Macrocytic anemia: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your findings suggest folic acid and/or B12 deficiency and/or alcohol abuse. Follow your doctor's advice about supplements, and if you drink, quit while you are ahead.

Answered 11/3/2018

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