Red blood cells help to move the oxygen to every cell in your body from the lungs. To stay healthy, grow, and reproduce your cells need oxygen.
What is it used for?
This test is to do a routine screening test that measures the different components of your blood. It is also used to measure the blood disorder.
Why do I need an MCV blood test?
If you have the symptoms of the blood disorder or you have to do a regular test then your health provider asks you to do the MCV test. The following are the symptoms: Fatigue Unusual bleeding or bruising Cold hands and feet Pale skin
What happens during an MCV blood test?
By the use of a needle, they take the sample of your blood from your arm. Your blood is collected in the small tube. This process takes only five minutes.
Will I need to do anything to prepare for the test?
No, you don't need to make any special preparation for doing the MCV test. You need to do the fast for some hours if your health provider does more blood tests. If you need to follow any instructions then your provider will inform you.
Are there any risks to the test?
Very little risk is involved when you do the blood test. When they insert the needle into your body you can suffer a slight pain.
More details
Your health provider asks you to do more tests if you have anemia or another blood disorder. It includes measuring the hemoglobin or counting the blood.