If microcytic or macrocytic anemia are detected, further tests for B12, folate, and iron can be performed. However, an intake that prevents anemia is best.

Macrocytic anemia is a condition in which red blood cells are too large. The enlarged red blood cells are not fully developed and do not function the way they should. This causes diminished oxygen ...

Microcytic cells have smaller than normal MCV while macrocytosis refers to large cell size. [9, 14, 15] The MCV is larger than normal in megaloblastic or macrocytic anemia and smaller than normal ...