Is B12 Deficiency Anemia Hyperchromic or Hypochromic?
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According to the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, megaloblastic anemia, which includes B12 deficiency, is a form of macrocytic anemia that can sometimes present atypically. Patients often wonder about the specific characteristics of their red blood cells. So, is B12 deficiency anemia hyperchromic or hypochromic? The answer requires a deeper look into the red blood cell indices used for diagnosis.
