A red cell count of 4.0 x 10^12/L and a hematocrit of 36% give which MCV?

A red cell count of 4.0 x 10^12/L and a

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A90 fL
B100 fL
C80 fL
D72 fL

✓ Correct answer: A. 90 fL MCV = (Hct% x 10) / RBC(x10^12/L) = (36 x 10)/4.0 = 90 fL, a normocytic value within the 80-100 fL reference interval.

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