A patient has MCV <80, MCH <23. Which type of anaemia shall be classified?
Normocytic hypochromic
Microcytic hypochromic
Hyperchromic macrocytic
Normocytic normochromic
Parameters given in the question suggests that the pt has Microcytic hypochromic anemia. Reduced values of MCV and MCHC: Microcytic hypochromic anemia Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of hypochromic microcytic anemia. MCHC - average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red cells Normal MCHC is 34-37g/dl Value <34g/dl indicate that red cells are hypochromic, which can occur in iron deficiency anemia. - Given illustration shows hypochromia and microcytosis along with anisopoikilocytosis - suggests the diagnosis of Iron deficiency anemia.
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