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MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN/MCH |
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The mean corpuscular hemoglobin, or "mean cell hemoglobin" (MCH), is the average mass of hemoglobin (Hb) per red blood cell (RBC) in a sample of blood. It is reported as part of a standard complete blood count. MCH value is diminished in hypochromic anemias |
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Synonym | MCH/ Mean Cell Hemoglobin | |
Test Code | ||
Test Type | Blood | |
Pre-Test Condition | Nothing Special | |
Report Availability | Daily | |
# Test(s) | 1 | |
Test details | Sample Report |
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MEAN CORPUSCULAR HEMOGLOBIN/MCH |
Synonym | MCH/ Mean Cell Hemoglobin | ||
Test Code | |||
Test Category | Blood | ||
Pre-Test Condition | Nothing Special | ||
Medical History | Share if any | ||
Report Availability | Daily | ||
Specimen/Sample | 2 ml Whole Blood in EDTA | ||
Stability @21-26 deg. C | 1 Hour | ||
Stability @ 2-8 deg. C | 4 Hour | ||
Stability @ Frozen | NA | ||
# Test(s) | 1 | ||
Processing Method | Computation |
MCH & MCHC MCH is short
for "mean corpuscular hemoglobin." It's the average amount in each of
your red blood cells of a protein called hemoglobin, which carries oxygen
around your body. 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. Pregnancy,
blood loss, and weight loss surgery can all cause a drop in your iron levels
and lead to iron-deficiency anemia or low hemoglobin and MCH levels. Symptoms of
iron deficiency anemia-
An anemia
with a high MCH level could lead deficiency of vitamin B12 or other nutrients. Signs of low
vitamin B12 include-
An anemia
with a high MCH is called macrocytic anemia. When have this condition, red
blood cells are larger than normal. Other causes
of macrocytic anemia include:
Some
conditions, including high cholesterol and high triglycerides, can make MCH
level seems high on a test. |