MCV
Abbreviation Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures
Mean corpuscular volume: the average size of red blood cells.
Related terms
- Hgb, HbHemoglobin: the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, or the test that measures it.
- INRInternational normalized ratio: a standardized way of reporting the prothrombin time.
- LDLLow-density lipoprotein, often called bad cholesterol.
- LFTLiver function tests: a group of blood tests that check the liver.
- O&POva and parasites: a stool test for parasites and their eggs.
- POCTPoint-of-care testing: lab tests done at or near the patient, with fast results.
- PPDPurified protein derivative: the tuberculin used in the TB skin test, placed intradermally.
- PSAProstate-specific antigen: a blood test used to check for prostate disease.
Study Point of Care Testing and Laboratory Procedures