MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN CONCENTRATION – MCHC
Types
- From the estimated Hb content, PCV and red cell count, it is possible to derive other values, which indicate the red cell volume, hemoglobin content and concentration in the red cells. These values are commonly referred to as the red blood cell indices.
- MCHC – defines the hemoglobin concentration or colour of the average RBC....
Description
30-37 g/dl (or %)
When to get Tested
- As a part of Complete Blood count
- When there is s/s of anemia (weakness or fatigue, Lack of energy, fainting, pallor, shortness of breath, irregular heart beat)
- When there is s/s suggesting an infection or inflammation
Elevated Level
- Auto immune hemolytic Anemia
- Burns
- Increased MCHC reflects dehydration of the red cells, commonly seen in spherocytosis
Decreased Level
- Commonly seen in Iron deficiency or Thalassemia
