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23 sie 2024 · Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) refers to the amount of hemoglobin in a red blood cell. High or low numbers may indicate a vitamin deficiency or certain types of anemia. An MCH...
10 wrz 2024 · Low MCH values may be a sign of anemia or an inherited blood disease called thalassemia. High MCH values may indicate vitamin deficiency, alcohol abuse, an underactive thyroid, or other causes. MCH values are described in picograms of hemoglobin per cell (pg/cell).
21 sie 2024 · A low MCH may mean that you may have hypochromic anemia (when your red blood cells are paler than normal) and/or microcytic anemia (when your red blood cells are abnormally small). With both conditions, your red blood cells don’t have enough hemoglobin .
13 wrz 2024 · 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.
3 wrz 2024 · If a blood test shows you have a low mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), it may be a sign of anemia. In rare cases, there may be a more serious cause, such as cancer.
30 kwi 2024 · Having particularly high or low levels of hemoglobin in your blood cells can be a sign of current or future health problems so an MCHC test can help you prevent or resolve several health complications. Hemoglobin is a protein that helps carry oxygen from your lungs through the rest of your body.
23 sie 2024 · A low MCHC indicates a low concentration of hemoglobin in your red blood cells, often as a result of iron deficiency or diseases that affect hemoglobin production. A high MCHC indicates a higher hemoglobin concentration in red blood cells than what is normal.
