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Reticulocytes and MCV
Hello forum,
a technical question: if reticulocytes are about 8% larger than normal red cells, but their number and percentage is normal, from where do come the large red cells in high MCV? Thank you ![]() |
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Thank you for asking this question! I'm also interested in the answer. So, just to clarify, when an MCV comes back, it is a value that includes both RBC *and* reticulocytes? And your question is whether an elevated MCV is reflecting an increase due to reticulocytes? The reason I ask is that I have also consistently had elevated MCV (and MCH), but with low RBC counts. I thought that maybe the MCV and MCH meant the fewer RBC that I do have are like *super*RBC to compensate, carrying around extra oxygen to keep me going
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Sorry can't address the specific question here, but Friedbrain, I believe a consult with a hematologist would be helpful since all your bloodlines seem to run low. Good luck in finding an answer.
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Catherine, wife of Bruce age 75; diagnosed 6/10/11 with macrocytic anemia, neutropenia and mild thrombocytopenia; BMB suggesting emerging MDS. Copper deficient. Currently receiving procrit and neuopogen injections weekly, B12 dermal cream and injections, Transfusions ~ 5 weeks. |
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