Hi, my blood report shows predominantly normocytic normochromic with macrocytes and ovalocytes, anisocytosis. Could you please let me know what does this mean? Thank you in advance.

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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This suggests early signs of anemia, B12 or folate deficiency. Needs confirmation with full iron and vitamin profile. Please do the required B12, folate, and iron tests.

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