🩸 Anemia Differential Interpretation
An MCV-based anemia differential with reticulocyte and iron-study interpretation. Browser-side reference that pairs with the RPI, TSAT and iron-deficit tools.
Anemia Differential Interpretation
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When to use
Frame the anemia workup by cell size and marrow response, then quantify with the dedicated calculators.
How it works
Microcytic < 80 fL, normocytic 80–100, macrocytic > 100 fL; reticulocyte production index > 2–3 = marrow response.
Key points
- Microcytic: iron deficiency vs thalassaemia vs chronic disease.
- Ferritin is an acute-phase reactant — falsely raised in inflammation.
- Reticulocyte index separates haemolysis/blood loss from underproduction.
- Macrocytosis: check B12/folate, alcohol/liver disease, hypothyroidism, MDS.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.