MCHC
MCHC is how concentrated the hemoglobin is inside your red blood cells. Where MCH is the amount per cell, MCHC is the amount relative to the cell's size.
Your reading
This app uses 33–36 g/dL. A low MCHC means paler cells, most often from iron deficiency. A high MCHC is uncommon and can be a lab artifact (a clotted or lipemic sample) or a sign of a rare red cell shape disorder.
What may help
- —Checking iron and ferritin if MCHC is low
- —Repeating the test if MCHC is high with no other abnormal results, since sample problems are a common cause
When to talk to a doctor
If a high MCHC repeats, or a low MCHC comes with low hemoglobin and symptoms like tiredness.
Common questions
What is MCHC?
MCHC is how concentrated the hemoglobin is inside your red blood cells. Where MCH is the amount per cell, MCHC is the amount relative to the cell's size.
What is a normal MCHC level?
Daygo uses 33–36 g/dL as the reference range. This app uses 33–36 g/dL. A low MCHC means paler cells, most often from iron deficiency. A high MCHC is uncommon and can be a lab artifact (a clotted or lipemic sample) or a sign of a rare red cell shape disorder.
How can I improve my MCHC?
Checking iron and ferritin if MCHC is low. Repeating the test if MCHC is high with no other abnormal results, since sample problems are a common cause.
When should I see a doctor about MCHC?
If a high MCHC repeats, or a low MCHC comes with low hemoglobin and symptoms like tiredness.
Source: MedlinePlus (NIH): Complete Blood Count. Reference ranges are standard adult intervals — your own lab may report a different range for your age, sex, or method. This isn't medical advice; always go by the range on your actual results and talk to a clinician about anything that concerns you.