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Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Explanation: Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) measures the average concentration of hemoglobin (oxygen-carrying protein) in a single red blood cell (RBC). It helps assess red blood cell function and anemia types.
Test purpose: An MCHC test is part of a complete blood count (CBC). Low MCHC may indicate iron deficiency anemia or chronic disease anemia, where RBCs have less hemoglobin and appear pale (hypochromic anemia).
High MCHC may suggest hereditary spherocytosis or autoimmune hemolytic anemia where RBCs are more concentrated with hemoglobin (hyperchromic anemia).
- Detect types of anemia (iron deficiency, B12 deficiency anemia, hereditary spherocytosis, etc.).
- Evaluate oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells.
- Monitor chronic illnesses affecting blood production.
Other information about this test: Cleveland Clinic- CBC, Cleveland Clinic- MCHC, MedlinePlus, Johns Hopkins, UCSF Health, MedlinePlus
An aspect of Blood Health.