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You might hear your doctor talk about MCH levels when they explain the results of certain It's possible you'll learn about MCH when you get a blood test called a A similar measure to MCH is something doctors call "mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration" (MCHC). MCHC checks the average amount of hemoglobin in a group of red blood cells. Your doctor may use both measurements to help in a diagnosis of Getting a CBC A CBC measures the different cells that make up your blood, including your: • Red blood cells • White blood cells, which fight infection • Hemoglobin • Platelets, which help your You may have a CBC as part of your yearly To do a CBC, a nurse puts a needle into a vein in your arm. The needle attaches to a test tube, where the blood collects. A lab then analyzes the blood sample. Symptoms and Causes of Anemia Anemia can cause abnormal MCH readings on blood tests. Often a lack of iron causes anemia with a low MCH. ­Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. When you have iron deficiency anemia, you may have • Weakness • Tiredness • Pale or yellow • Trouble catching your breath • Dizziness • Fast or • • • Cold hands or An anemia with a high MCH level could also be a sign that you don't have enough Signs of low vitamin B12 include: • Numbness or tingling in your hands and feet • Trouble walking or staying balanced • Trouble thinking • Tiredness • Weakness • An anemia with a high MCH is called macrocytic anemia. When you have this condition, your red blood cells are lar...

This video has been medically reviewed by Red Blood Cell (RBC) Count The red blood cell (RBC) count is the general starting point of any evaluation of red blood cells. As per its name, it simply counts the number of red blood cells in a sample of blood. The RBC count is measured in millions of cells per microliter (one-millionth of a liter), or cells/mcL. A low RDW means that red blood cells are not very different in size from typical measurements. A high RDW means they differ in size more significantly, which can indicate the body is having trouble producing enough red blood cells. The interpretation of the RDW differs from the other blood tests in that it varies based on its relationship to the MCV. In short, the sizes and variability of red blood cells can indicate vastly different things. RDW Result MCV Result Possible Causes High High - Vitamin B12 deficiency - Folate deficiency - Hemolytic anemia - High Low - Iron deficiency anemia - Iron malabsorption - High Normal - Iron deficiency anemia - Chronic internal bleeding Normal High - Aplastic anemia - Alcoholism - Liver cirrhosis - Liver cancer Normal Low - Anemia of chronic disease - Thalassemia Summary Red blood cell (RBC) indices are a battery of tests that evaluate measurable characteristics of red blood cells, including their size and the concentration of hemoglobin in them. The tests include the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and...

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a group of red blood cells. A MCHC result may be high in people with some types of anemia, liver disease, or an overactive thyroid. Other factors, such as cancer treatment, can also affect it. MCHC refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of red blood cells. A normal MCHC level for an adult is MCHC values by themselves are not always a sign that a person has any underlying health problems but may prompt a doctor to do further tests. Share on Pinterest A CBC test may be used to diagnose high MCHC. High MCHC is diagnosed as part of a blood test known as a complete blood count or CBC. This test provides information on the white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. A doctor may order a CBC as part of a routine physical exam to help screen for a wide variety of diseases. A doctor may also order a CBC to monitor how an existing condition is responding to treatment. There are several potential causes of high MCHC. It often occurs in people with conditions that cause the red blood cells to be fragile or easily destroyed. Causes of high MCHC include: Autoimmune hemolytic anemia: This is a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own red blood cells. Sometimes, high MCHC develops on its own, but it can also occur alongside Macrocytic anemia: A type of blood disorder where some of the red blood cells are much larger tha...