Medically reviewed by Archana Sharma, DO An MCV test can identify conditions like iron deficiency anemia and liver disease.Although rare, an MCV test may lead to complications like infection and nerve ...
Patients with a low MCV are likely to have iron deficiency anemia, although thalassemia and anemia of chronic disease are part of the differential. 1 When the MCV is low, the serum ferritin level can ...