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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Microcytic ( ... , CKD • Hemolytic ... #MCV #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
(cell) volume (MCV ... Under 80 = microcytic ... acute blood loss, hemolysis ... #Workup #Hematology ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
General Approach ... hyper-proliferative 2) Exclude hemolysis ... haptoglobin) 3) Use MCV ... differential #diagnosis #hematology ... #algorithm #reticulocyte