From the Guidelines
Your blood work results indicate that your red blood cells are normal in size and hemoglobin content, with an MCV of 98.6 and MCH of 34.3, and your vitamin B12 level is excellent at 1046, which is important for nerve function and blood cell production. Your total cholesterol is slightly elevated at 217, but your HDL (good cholesterol) is remarkably high at 101, which is protective against heart disease and helps offset the modest elevation in your total cholesterol, as suggested by the American Heart Association's guidelines for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and stroke 1.
From the Research
Blood Work Results
- Your MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) is 98.6, which is slightly above the normal range, and your MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin) is 34.3, which is also slightly above the normal range 2.
- Your Vitamin B12 level is 1046, which is within the normal range.
- Your cholesterol level is 217, and your HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) is 101, which may indicate a need to monitor and manage your cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease 3, 4, 5, 6.
Explanation of Results
- The slightly elevated MCV and MCH values may indicate a mild anisocytosis (variation in red blood cell size) or other conditions that affect red blood cell production or destruction.
- The normal Vitamin B12 level suggests that you are not deficient in this essential nutrient.
- The cholesterol and HDL levels may require monitoring and management to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, as high cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke 3, 4, 5, 6.
You can tell the patient: Your blood work results show that your MCV and MCH are slightly elevated, but your Vitamin B12 level is normal. However, your cholesterol level is 217, and you may need to monitor and manage it to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is essential to discuss these results with your doctor to determine the best course of action for your specific situation.