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Common causes of a low Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
- Iron deficiency
- Thalassemia (hypochromia)
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What causes a low 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.
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).
| 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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