MCH

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 values may indicate

High MCH is often seen with macrocytic anemias caused by vitamin B12 or folate deficiency.

Low values may indicate

Low MCH is often seen with iron deficiency anemia or thalassemia.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine

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