MCHC is short for : Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration

It describes the average hemoglobin concentration in a given volume of red blood cells.


Purpose of the test

The purpose of MCHC test is to evaluate whether red blood cells are carrying an appropriate amount of hemoglobin

The MCHC is done as part of a CBC

This may include routine health screenings or during the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a wide range of medical conditions.


How MCHC Is Calculated

It is calculated by multiplying the hemoglobin level times 10 ....and then dividing by the hematocrit level,.....

hematocrit level is the volume percentage of red blood cells in your blood.

The number is recorded in grams per liter.

MCHC = Hb x 10 / hematocrit

MCHC may also be calculated by dividing the MCH by the MCV

MCHC = MCH / MCV

Results & interpretation

normal MCHC reference range is.... 33-36 g/dL

MCHC results are categorized as follows:

Lower than MCHC reference range

Its called as Hypochromic anemia

This is Often caused by iron deficiency


Within MCHC reference range

Its called Normochromic anemia

It Can be caused by sudden blood loss, kidney failure, artificial heart valves, or aplastic anemia

Higher than MCHC reference range

This is reffered asHyperchromic anemia

It May be caused by spherocytosis

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