What is the classification of anemia with a mean corpuscular volume of 80-100?

When classifying anemia based on mean corpuscular volume (MCV), a range of 80-100 femtoliters indicates that the red blood cells are normocytic. This category represents red blood cells that are of average size.

Normocytic anemia occurs when there are enough red blood cells produced, but the body may not have adequate numbers due to conditions such as chronic disease, acute blood loss, or bone marrow dysfunction. The MCV falling within this range suggests that the red blood cells themselves are healthy in size but may be present in insufficient numbers or may not function properly.

In contrast, microcytic anemia refers to a lower MCV, typically less than 80, indicating smaller than normal red blood cells, often associated with iron deficiency. Macrocytic anemia is characterized by larger than normal red blood cells, typically with an MCV greater than 100, often due to deficiencies in vitamin B12 or folate. Hypochromic indicates pale red blood cells commonly seen in anemia due to iron deficiency; this classification is more about coloring than size.

Overall, a MCV of 80-100 signifies normocytic anemia, making it the appropriate classification.