MCH measures the average amount of hemoglobin in each red blood cell. It is closely related to MCV.
Category: Complete Blood Count
Also known as: mch, mean corpuscular hemoglobin
Reference range: 27–33 pg (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: pg
High MCH is often seen with macrocytic anemias caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.
Low MCH is often seen with iron deficiency anemia or thalassemia.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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