What causes a high Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)?

Normal range 32-36 g/dL (320-360 g/L SI). Specimen: Whole blood (EDTA). See the full Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.

Above the range

Common causes of a high Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)

Hereditary spherocytosis
Marked hemolysis (sometimes artifact)

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What is the normal range for Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)?

The standard teaching reference range for Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) is 32-36 g/dL in conventional units, or 320-360 g/L in SI units. This value is measured in whole blood (edta).

Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) reference range and specimen details
Specimen	Whole blood (EDTA)
Conventional range	32-36 g/dL
SI range	320-360 g/L
Panel	Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) normal range page. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population - always use the range printed on the actual result.

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