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Understanding HIV-Related Lab Tests

Macrocytic Anemia

Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

    Question

    Dear Doctors,

    I just got my blood test report and it indicates that there is a mildly macrocytic but the clinic doctor asked not to worry.

    I would like to hear your comments on this.

    Test results: Female, Age 29 Haemoglobin: 12.9 g/dL Total Red Cell Count: 4.28 x 10^12 /L Haematocrit: 42 % MCV: 98 fL MCH: 30 pg MCHC: 31 g/dL E.S.R.: 22 mm/hr

    Answer

    Hi and thanks for posting.

    You have nothing here to worry about.

    First, you're not anemic (low red blood cells, RBCs). Your RBC indices (hemoglobin and hematrocrit) are within the normal range. Lastly, your MCV (red cell volume) abnormal- your cells are not macrocytic.

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    Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

    Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

    Ben Young, M.D., Ph.D., is a highly regarded HIV physician-researcher at the forefront of efforts to establish better coordinated care for people living with HIV. He was a Q&A expert and writer on TheBody for nearly 20 years, leaving in 2018.