Anaemia is defined as a reduced haemoglobin level in the peripheral blood. When blood does not contain enough haemoglobin, cells do not receive enough oxygen and symptoms may arise.
A diagnostic approach to anaemia is often based on the initial MCV findings. The MCV (mean corpuscular volume) measures the average size of the red cells. In case of a low Hb, it helps diagnose which type of anaemia is present. The MCV value is therefore added by Pathcare when just a Hb is requested at no extra cost.
MCV value added when HB is requested at no additional cost