What does 'high MCV and MCH' mean on a blood test?

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High MCV & MCH indicate macrocytosis. The cells are bigger and carry more hemoglobin.

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How does a CBC test show vitamin and mineral deficiencies?

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I recently underwent a full body check up and found that I have Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D deficiencies. My report shows: Vitamin B12: 59 pg/mL Vitamin D: 13.6 ng/mL One doctor suggested taking Meconerve injections (1 ampule IM daily for 5 days, then once a week for 4 weeks, followed by once a month for 12 months).

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Blood report shows alert for anisocytosis predominantly normocytic normochromic with macrocytes and ovalocytes. Hemoglobin is 14 g per dl PCV is 39 percent MCV is 106 fL RDW SD is 72 fL and platelet count is 160000.

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