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MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin)

MCH reflects the average weight of hemoglobin contained inside each individual red blood cell.

Common laboratory aliases and abbreviations:TCMHTeneur Corpusculaire Moyenne en HémoglobineMCHMean Corpuscular HemoglobinHCMHemoglobina Corpuscular Media

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‹ LowRange: 27 – 33 pgHigh ›

Physiological Reference Ranges

The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.

Adults (general)

27 – 33 pg

Adult females

27 – 33 pg

Adult males

27 – 33 pg

Common alternative units:
fmol(×0.062 pg)

What does a low result mean?

A slightly reduced MCH often accompanies modest iron stores, causing cells to appear lighter in color.

What does a high result mean?

A mildly increased value typically tracks with a higher MCV and is usually benign.

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Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:

  • Does this correlate consistently with my MCV and ferritin?
  • Would increasing dietary iron intake be beneficial?
  • Is any further blood test required?

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