Blood Function
MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)
MCHC is a measure of the average concentration of hemoglobin within each red blood cell. It helps assess the quality of hemoglobin within the cells, which can be useful in diagnosing certain types of anemia and other blood disorders.
Blood Function
MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin)
MCH is a measure of the average amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell. It provides insight into the amount of hemoglobin available in each cell, which is important for oxygen transport. Abnormal MCH levels can indicate various types of anemia.
Blood Function
MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume)
MCV measures the average volume or size of red blood cells. It can help classify anemias and other blood disorders. For example, microcytic anemia is characterized by small MCV values, while macrocytic anemia is characterized by elevated MCV values.