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Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Under 80 = microcytic ... (up to 100) = normocytic ... 95 (or 100) is macrocytic ... #Microcytic #Macrocytic
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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Hemolytic Anemia ... • Anemia: macrocytic ... > normocytic, ↑ ... ↑ LDH • Anti-RBC ... #Anemia #diagnosis
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
- Differential ... by MCV Microcytic ... inflammation) • Iron ... Normocytic ( ... Infections Macrocytic