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Common causes of a low Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Thalassemia
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What causes a low Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)?
Normal range 27-33 pg/cell (27-33 pg SI). Specimen: Whole blood (EDTA). See the full Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) reference page for critical values and nursing considerations.
What is the normal range for Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH)?
The standard teaching reference range for Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) is 27-33 pg/cell in conventional units, or 27-33 pg in SI units. This value is measured in whole blood (edta).
| Specimen | Whole blood (EDTA) |
|---|---|
| Conventional range | 27-33 pg/cell |
| SI range | 27-33 pg |
| Panel | Complete Blood Count (CBC) |
Full details, including nursing considerations, on the Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) 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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