This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMGE 2019, Subject name: Pathology
A patient has MCV <80, MCH <23. Which type of anaemia shall be classified? 
Select and explain. 
A. Normocytic hypochromic, B. Microcytic hypochromic, C. Hyperchromic macrocytic, D. Normocytic normochromic
B: Microcytic hypochromic
Answer: B: Microcytic hypochromic 
Explanation: Parameters given in the question suggests that the pt has Microcytic hypochromic anemia. Reduced values of MCV and MCHC: Microcytic hypochromic anemia Iron deficiency anemia is the most common cause of hypochromic microcytic anemia. MCHC - average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red cells Normal MCHC is 34-37g/dl Value <34g/dl indicate that red cells are hypochromic, which can occur in iron deficiency anemia. - Given illustration shows hypochromia and microcytosis along with anisopoikilocytosis - suggests the diagnosis of Iron deficiency anemia.