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Useful in establishing the differential diagnosis of anemia, calculated by automated blood profiling machine from RBC count, hematocrit and hemoglobin Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) Expresses ...

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decreased or faulty red blood cell production, or destruction of red blood cells. Blood tests will not only confirm the diagnosis of anemia, but also help point to the underlying condition.

Dr. Tiziano Barbui explains how excess blood cell production in certain myeloproliferative neoplasms can impair circulation and why treatments like phlebotomy are used.

This type of anemia is called normocytic anemia. It most often occurs due to impaired red blood cell production. MCV might also be normal with: Anemia of chronic disease Chronic kidney disease ...