MCV

The MCV value provides information about the average volume of red blood cells (erythrocytes). MCV stands for Mean Cell Volume. Together with the MCH and MCHC values, triggers of a possible anaemia can be distinguished. On its own, however, it does not give an exact indication of a disease, but is only meaningful in combination with other blood values.

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