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Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) blood test

The MCV test measures the size of your red blood cells. A normal MCV for adults is between 80 and 100 femtoliters. MCV levels can indicate conditions like anemia or vitamin deficiency. A mean ...
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MCV and alcohol use: What is the connection?

MCV is a measurement of red blood cells. Scientists have established the link between MCV and alcohol use, as large quantities of alcohol can enlarge the red blood cells. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) ...
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High Mean Corpuscular Volume Ups Death Risk in PD Patients

Peritoneal dialysis patients with MCV of 96 fl or more had a 29% greater risk for early death compared with a reference group. SAN DIEGO—Peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients with macrocytosis have a ...
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Abnormal elevation of erythrocyte mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients treated with maintenance pemetrexed-based chemotherapy.

Phase II trial of sorafenib in conjunction with chemotherapy and as maintenance therapy in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC): Final results. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2012 ...
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What Is a Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) Test?

A mean corpuscular volume (MCV) test is a blood test that measures the size and volume of your red blood cells. Red blood cells help carry oxygen from the lungs to other body parts. An MCV test is ...