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Mentzer Index

Mentzer Index is the calculation of the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) divided by the red blood cell count. The value of the index less than 13 suggests that the patient might be a carrier of thalassemia, whereas the value greater than 13 suggests iron deficiency.

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Does a Mentzer's index of 21 pose a risk to the baby?

Query: Hi, I am 5 months pregnant and my reports say that Mentzer's index is 21. Will it affect my baby?  Read Full »

Dr. Nadia Khan

Dr. Nadia Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Menterz index 21 means that you have iron deficiency anemia. Yes, it can affect your baby in certain ways if you do not seek medical advice. Anemia may lead to smaller babies, growth restricted babies and also preterm labor (labor before due date) which can result in...  Read Full »

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