How Do Mean Corpuscular Indices Aid in Histological Diagnosis?
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH), and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) are indices that describe the size and hemoglobin content of RBCs. These indices help classify anemias into microcytic, normocytic, or macrocytic types, guiding further histological investigations. For instance, microcytic anemia often leads to bone marrow evaluation for iron deficiency or thalassemia.
