(Hb) present in every single red blood cell, in relation to the size of the erythrocyte itself.The result is expressed as a percentage and must be compared with the other values relating to red blood cells and hemoglobin. The term "Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration" comes from "English"Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration", hence the" MCHC acronym indicated in clinical reports.
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In the laboratory, the MCHC value is automatically supplied by the electronic cell counters, but can also be calculated according to the formula: Hb (g / dl) x 100 / hematocrit value.
The interpretation of the MCHC result is of important utility in the diagnosis and monitoring of numerous pathological conditions, including hypochromic anemia, vitamin B12 deficiency and thyroid dysfunction.
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