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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... Hemorrhage or hemolysis ... of the initial work-up ... #VitaminB12 #Folate ... #Workup #AAFP
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neutrophils - Low RBC Folate ... • Small Bowel Disorder ... Rule out B12 and Folate ... #Macrocytosis #
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Diagnostic Algorithm ... Vitamin B12 and/or folate ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... Underproduction #Algorithm ... #differential #workup
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... #Anemia #Differential ... #workup #hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... acute blood loss, hemolysis ... (BM) ablative disorders ... #Workup #Hematology