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

Posted on Mon, 6 Nov 2017

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

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (27 minutes 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.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

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.
With regards.

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.
thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad