Is MCV 124.3 high, normal or dangerous? What does Mean corpuscular volume level 124.3 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: December 28, 2025

Your MCV level of 124.3 is a High MCV level.

An MCV level of 124.3 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	84.032
5-10 years	85.077
10-15 years	86.135
15-20 years	87.206
20-25 years	88.29
25-30 years	89.387
30-35 years	90.498
35-40 years	91.623
40-45 years	92.762
45-50 years	93.915
50-55 years	95.082
55-60 years	96.264
60-70 years	97.461
70-80 years	98.672
80-90 years	99.898
90-100 years	99.883
>100 years	99.868

*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	84.063
5-10 years	85.139
10-15 years	86.229
15-20 years	87.333
20-25 years	88.451
25-30 years	89.583
30-35 years	90.73
35-40 years	91.892
40-45 years	93.068
45-50 years	94.26
50-55 years	95.467
55-60 years	96.689
60-70 years	97.927
70-80 years	99.181
80-90 years	100.451
90-100 years	100.434
>100 years	100.418

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.