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13 mar 2023 · Some health conditions, including autoimmune hemolytic anemia, can cause high MCHC results on a blood test. MCHC stands for mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration.
23 sie 2024 · Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a measure of the concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells. A normal MCHC is typically between 32 g/dL to 36 g/dL. A higher or lower MCHC may indicate different types of anemia.
16 gru 2023 · An MCHC blood test measures the amount of hemoglobin a red blood cell has relative to the size of the cell. A level too high or low can signal a problem.
21 lis 2023 · What does a high MCHC mean? Causes. Diagnosis. Treatment. FAQ. Outlook. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a group of...
30 kwi 2024 · What does it mean when MCHC is high? A high MCHC value means that you have a high percentage of hemoglobin in the RBCs. A high MCHC without symptoms may not be worrisome, but if you have anemia symptoms, it is likely caused by a deficiency in vitamins B9 (folate) and/or vitamin B12, or chemotherapy. This condition is known as hyperchromic anemia.
10 wrz 2024 · Low MCH values may indicate microcytic anemia (including iron deficiency anemia) or conditions like liver disease, kidney disease, blood loss, or thalassemia. High MCH values may indicate macrocytic anemia as well as conditions like polycythemia vera or a deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic acid.
21 sie 2024 · High MCH. A high MCH may mean that you have macrocytic anemia. With macrocytic anemia, your body produces abnormally large red blood cells that contain high levels of hemoglobin. Often, it happens because your body isn’t getting enough of the key ingredients needed to make healthy RBCs: folate and B12. Or you have a condition that prevents ...
