MCV (fl) in infant of 1 month of age is: (A) 76-80, (B) 80-100, (C) 90-100, (D) 101-125
Answer is B. MCV at bih will be about 100-110 will reduce to 80-100 by 5 years. MCV. 0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1 year. 88-123 91-112 74-108 70-85. femtoliters Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition