Why Are My Red Blood Cells Large?
An MCV flagged high on your blood count can be confusing, especially if you’re also tired. B12 and folate help your body make healthy red blood cells. Checking both gives you and your clinician a way to explore two nutritional explanations before deciding which supplement, if any, fits.
What we test
- Folate
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
- Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
- Platelet Count
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
- Mean Corpuscular Volume
- Hematocrit
- Hemoglobin (HGB)
- Mean Platelet Volume (MPV)
- White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
- Red Blood Cell Count (RBC)
FAQ
Answers to common questions about panels, results, and your plan.