Hematology: How is size of red cell useful in dx of red cell disorder?

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How is size of red cell useful in dx of red cell disorder?

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Microcytic hypochromic cells (MCV and MCH low, iron deficiency/ thalassemia)
Normocytic (acute blood loss, hemolysis, chronic disease, marrow infiltration)
Macrocytic (MCV high, megaloblastic anemia/ vitamin deficiency)

Hematology

How is size of red cell useful in dx of red cell disorder?

Microcytic hypochromic cells (MCV and MCH low, iron deficiency/ thalassemia) Normocytic (acute blood loss, hemolysis, chronic disease, marrow infiltration) Macrocytic (MCV high, megaloblastic anemia/ vitamin deficiency)

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