Anemia can also be classified based on the size of the red blood cells and amount of hemoglobin in each cell. If the cells are small, it is called microcytic anemia; if they are large, it is called macrocytic anemia; and if they are normal sized, it is called normocytic anemia. The diagnosis of anemia in men is based on a hemoglobin of less than 130 to 140 g/L (13 to 14 g/dL); in women, it is less than 120 to 130 g/L (12 to 13 g/dL). Further testing is then required to determine the cause.
Anemia can also be classified based on the size of the red blood cells and amount of hemoglobin in each cell If the cells are small it is called microcytic anemia; if they are large it is called macrocytic anemia; and if they are normal sized it is called normocytic anemia The diagnosis of anemia in men is based on a hemoglobin of less than 130 to 140 g/L (13 to 14 g/dL); in women it is less than 120 to 130 g/L (12 to 13 g/dL) Further testing is then required to determine the cause