Hematological and biochemical profile of person with macrocytic anemia in a tertiary health care centre of Nepal

Abstract

Anemia; Folic acid; Macrocytic; Red blood cell indices; Vitamin B12; Background: Anemia is a nutritional problem worldwide with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality in all age groups. Macrocytic anemia often originates from abnormalities that impair the erythroid precursor maturation in the bone marrow. Since the clinical manifestations of different types of anemias are similar, hematological parameters including hemoglobin, Red blood cell indices, and Peripheral Blood Smear examination are useful in the diagnosis of anemia.