Clinical Tests Flashcards
1
Q
What does Low haemoglobin indicate
A
anaemia
2
Q
What does low HG and reduced MCV indicate? Causes?
A
Microcytic anaemia.
causes: iron deficiency anaemia, anaemia of chronic disease/illness
3
Q
What does low hg and increased mcv indicate? Causes?
A
Macrocytic anaemia
causes: b12/folate deficiency, alcohol, chemotherapy, liver disease, hypothyroidism
