What causes high MCV and low TSH 3?

high MCV

High MCV and low TSH 3 can be caused by many reasons.

If your MCV is in between 83 fL and 101 fL and your TSH 3 is in between 0.55 uIU/mL and 4.78 uIU/mL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for MCV and TSH 3 respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Important - Go to the end of this article and read how our patients treated their abnormal MCV levels 

Contact a doctor

Normal range of MCV : 83 - 101 fL

Ideal values of MCV depending on age :
Age Ideal MCV value
<5 years 86.328
5-10 years 89.79
10-15 years 93.391
15-20 years 97.136
20-25 years 96.98
25-30 years 100.869
30-35 years 100.707
35-40 years 100.545
40-45 years 100.383
45-50 years 100.221
50-55 years 100.06
55-60 years 99.899
60-70 years 99.738
70-80 years 99.577
80-90 years 99.417
90-100 years 99.257
>100 years 99.097

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

If you want your blood test report to be interpreted by MCV specialist, then you can upload your report. Our MCV expert will provide you with the most accurate interpretation of your blood test results and treatment within 12 hours. Upload blood test report now

1,37,160

Total number of patients treated

MCV treatment - Click to read 10 GOLDEN ARTICLES on Anemia

Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease MCV levels include:

  • Aplastic anemia
  • Cold agglutinin disease
  • Chronic hypoxia
  • Low vitamin B12 level
  • Myelodysplastic syndrome

If you want your blood test report to be interpreted by MCV specialist, you can upload your report. Our MCV expert will provide you with the most accurate interpretation of your blood test results and treatment within 12 hours. Upload blood test report now

Normal range of TSH 3 : 0.55 - 4.78 uIU/mL

Ideal values of TSH 3 depending on age :
Age Ideal TSH 3 value
<5 years 0.572
5-10 years 0.595
10-15 years 0.619
15-20 years 0.644
20-25 years 0.67
25-30 years 0.697
30-35 years 0.725
35-40 years 0.754
40-45 years 0.784
45-50 years 0.815
50-55 years 0.848
55-60 years 0.882
60-70 years 0.917
70-80 years 0.954
80-90 years 0.992
90-100 years 1.032
>100 years 1.073

High MCV and low TSH 3 can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take MCV and TSH 3 blood tests and the results are higher than 101 fL for MCV and lower than 0.55 uIU/mL for TSH 3, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

This page has got the maximum number of views from the below mentioned cities (traffic in last 30 days):

Ghughulpatti

Granarolo dell'Emilia

Kanazawa

Kuriapilly

Israel at the 1968 Summer Paralympics

Interlochen State Park

Latour-en-Woëvre

Karuppurpadugai

John W. Pratt

Haripal (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Gurraladandi

Kingsbury, New York

Kadambur

Houdreville

Giddarbaha

Ganassi, Lanao del Sur

Labatie-d'Andaure

La Latette

Khanapur (Vita)

La Besseyre-Saint-Mary

Jonquières, Tarn

Laborde, Hautes-Pyrénées

Kantabamsuguda

Lespéron

Ganivada

Jillye-myeon

Holtålen

Lang Island (Antarctica)

Ilola

Levier

La Celle-Saint-Avant

Jugsalai

Ghose (B.K.)

Kalabhra dynasty

Harco, Illinois

Labeyrie, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Grandparigny

Karanjia

Ghasipura, Bhopal

Hedong, Lufeng

Kingdom of Cochin

Ganagapura

Jammu and Kashmir

Huilong, Shaanxi

Lajoux, Jura, France

Gêrzê County

Lesparrou

Hamilton Township, Franklin County, Iowa

Jaesan-myeon

Larivière-Arnoncourt

How the MCV and TSH 3 Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants MCV and TSH 3 tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the MCV and TSH 3 blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your MCV and TSH 3 Test reports by your pathologist.

Medical References

Symptoms
Dr. Hernandez - Pathologist

Medically Reviewed By

Dr. Hernandez, MD

BOARD CERTIFIED PATHOLOGIST

Laboratory Medicine Specialist

View Full Profile & Credentials →

Laboratory Expertise:

  • Clinical Pathology Certification
  • 15+ years lab analysis experience
  • Specializes in test interpretation
  • Medical Advisory Board Member
Upload your Blood Report

Reviewed by world-leading medical experts

Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice. Consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment. Read full disclaimer.

Upload Your Blood Test Report for Expert Review

Get expert medical review of your lab results

whatsapp