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Dear participants Can you explain why iron deficinecy was unlikely in this case? The high scoring comment tells us that MCV not suggestive of iron deficiency, but equally does not exclude iron deficiency as in cases of combined iron/B12,folate deficiency the MCV can be normal. This posting is for my own education only. thanks Mohammad ===== Dr. M A Al-Jubouri Consultant Chemical Pathologist ________________________________________________________________________ Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo! Messenger http://mail.messenger.yahoo.co.uk ------ACB discussion List Information-------- This is an open discussion list for the academic and clinical community working in clinical biochemistry. Please note, archived messages are public and can be viewed via the internet. Views expressed are those of the individual and they are responsible for all message content. ACB Web Site http://www.acb.org.uk List Archives http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/ACB-CLIN-CHEM-GEN.html List Instructions (How to leave etc.) http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/