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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2009; 15(37): 4627-4637
Published online Oct 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.4627
Table 3 Classification of anemia as RDW and MCV
↓MCVNormal MCV↑MCV
Normal RDWβ-thalassemiaNormocyticBone marrow aplasia
α-thalassemia
Increased RDWIron deficiencyInflammatory anemia HypothyroidismMegaloblastic anemia