Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) is available at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy, an NABL- and NABH-accredited diagnostic centre. The blood test is used to determine the average amount of haemoglobin in the interior of red blood cells. It aids in assessing blood cell characteristics and in determining the cause of other blood diseases and anaemias.

What is Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)?

MCHC is a blood test spec that represents the average hemoglobin (Hb) content within red blood cells (RBCs). It is usually reported in grams per decilitre (g/dL). Low values of MCHC in red blood cells may suggest lower-than-expected haemoglobin levels. A higher figure could be observed in some of the blood cell-related disorders. The result doesn't tell you if something is associated with a condition, and you cannot use it alone to determine what the condition is; it needs to be correlated with the other blood test parameters.

Conditions Evaluated

Iron Deficiency Anaemia

Low MCHC levels may occur when the body does not have enough iron to produce sufficient haemoglobin. This can result in red blood cells with a lower haemoglobin concentration.

Hypochromic Anaemia

A reduced MCHC value may indicate hypochromia, a condition in which red blood cells appear paler than usual due to reduced haemoglobin concentration. It may occur in iron deficiency and certain inherited blood disorders.

Hereditary Spherocytosis

In some cases, an increased MCHC value may be associated with hereditary spherocytosis, a condition in which red blood cells have an abnormal spherical shape. Further investigations are needed to evaluate this condition.

Other Blood-Related Conditions

Changes in MCHC may occur in different blood disorders and medical conditions. Doctors assess the result alongside other CBC parameters and may recommend additional tests to identify the underlying cause.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy offers diagnostic solutions in the fields of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Pathology, and specializes in reliable diagnostics and patient care. Our laboratory is in compliance with accepted testing procedures and quality practices to ensure accurate as well as detailed reporting. The team looks to ensure that the diagnostic experience is comfortable, convenient, and offers meaningful data for the doctor's evaluation and treatment planning.