| Anemia | Examples of Causes | MCV* (mm3) | MCH†(pg) | MCHC‡(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normocytic, normochromic | Sepsis, hemorrhage, hemolysis, drug-induced aplastic anemia, radiation, hereditary spherocytosis | 82-92 | 25-30 | 32-36 |
| Microcytic, normochromic | Renal disease, infection, liver disease, malignancies | <80 | 20-25 | 27 |
| Microcytic, hypochromic | Iron deficiency, lead poisoning, thalassemia, rheumatoid arthritis | 50-80 | 12-25 | 25-30 |
| Macrocytic, normochromic | Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiency, some drugs, pernicious anemia | 95-150 | 30-50 | 32-36 |
* Mean corpuscular volume.
† Mean corpuscular hemoglobin.
‡ Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration.