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Hello i have a pstient. his mcv and mch is low but other rbc indexes are normal. his minor talassemia test is normal. what is his problem?

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Dr. Nisheeth Gupta answered

Low mcv: This is consistent with alpha thallassemia trait

Answered 8/18/2015

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A member asked:

Hello i have a pstient. his mcv and mch is low but other rbc indexes are normal. his minor talassemia test is normal. what is his problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nisheeth Gupta answered

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