What Does A Normocytic Normochromic With Macrocytes In A Blood Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2017

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Question : my blood reports said that it is predominantly normocytic normochromic with macrocytes and ovalocytes. It means what??

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. It refers to red blood cells size

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. So, ill explain these medical jargons to you. Normocytic means size of red cells is normal. Normochromic means they have normal amount of hemoglobin. Macrocytes means , a few cells may have large size. Ovalocytes means, some have oval shape instead of round shape. You can upload the report for more information.
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Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (45 minutes later)

Reports are attached herewith. Kindly analysis my reports and guide me further tests, medication if any, accordingly.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Most of the reports are normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Most of your reports are normal, except a mildly low calcium. You can take calcium tablet once a day for 3 months.
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