Is MCV 120 high, normal or dangerous? What does Mean corpuscular volume level 120 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: May 3, 2026

Your MCV level of 120 is a High MCV level.

An MCV level of 120 fL usually means red blood cells are larger than normal. It suggests macrocytic anemia. High levels of MCV can cause fatigue, pale skin, shortness of breath, dizziness, irritability, numbness in hands and feet, and difficulty walking. This can be caused by vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, liver disease, alcohol use disorder, or hypothyroidism. Further tests are often needed to identify the cause and guide appropriate treatment.

High MCV levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 83 fL and 101 fL. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

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The normal MCV range for men is :83 - 101 fL

**Ideal values of MCV depending on age (male) :**
Age	Ideal MCV value
<5 years	83.996
5-10 years	85.004
10-15 years	86.024
15-20 years	87.056
20-25 years	88.101
25-30 years	89.158
30-35 years	90.228
35-40 years	91.311
40-45 years	92.407
45-50 years	93.516
50-55 years	94.638
55-60 years	95.774
60-70 years	96.923
70-80 years	98.086
80-90 years	99.263
90-100 years	100.454
>100 years	100.439

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

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

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

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Normal range of MCV found among women :83-101 fL

**Ideal values of MCV depending on age (female) :**
Age	Ideal MCV value
<5 years	84.026
5-10 years	85.065
10-15 years	86.116
15-20 years	87.18
20-25 years	88.258
25-30 years	89.349
30-35 years	90.453
35-40 years	91.571
40-45 years	92.703
45-50 years	93.849
50-55 years	95.009
55-60 years	96.183
60-70 years	97.372
70-80 years	98.576
80-90 years	99.794
90-100 years	99.778
>100 years	99.763

Also Read :Symptoms of High MCV

If you take a MCV blood test and the results are not in the normal range (83-101 fL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the MCV Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a MCV test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your MCV levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your MCV test results are usually available within a few hours.