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Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin

MCH
EDTA whole blood pg

About this test

Average mass of haemoglobin per red blood cell. Follows MCV in most anaemias.

Reference Ranges

Sex Age Range Notes
All ≥ 18 yrs 27 – 33 Adult

Clinical Interpretation

Low / Decreased
Hypochromic — iron deficiency, thalassaemia.
High / Increased
Hyperchromic — B12/folate deficiency, macrocytosis.

Related Tests

Ferritin
Specimen
EDTA whole blood
Reporting Unit
pg
Category
🩸 Hematology

⚠ Clinical Note
Reference ranges are indicative. Always interpret results in the context of the individual patient and local laboratory reference intervals, which may vary.