Mean_Corpuscular_Haemoglobin_Concentration_P2
Attribute
Value
Var ID
00020568
Name
Mean_Corpuscular_Haemoglobin_Concentration_P2
Label
Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration
Description
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) is a measure of the average concentration of hemoglobin within a red blood cell. It's a part of a full blood count test that helps assess the characteristics of red blood cells. Low MCHC Indicates that red blood cells have less hemoglobin than normal. This can be associated with iron deficiency anemia and thalassemias; while high MCHC can be a symptom of anemia and other conditions. among other conditions A normal MCHC range is typically 320 to 360 grams per liter (g/L).
Additional Information
Releases
Release 10,
Data Source
Data Context
MEASURED
Data Entry
External laboratory
Data Availability
Available
Valid From
2025-06-21
Valid To
Present
Is Current
True
Data type
Real
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Warning Minimum Value
Warning Maximum Value
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Template Usage
Variable history
Release
Name
Master name
Release 10
Mean_Corpuscular_Haemoglobin_Concentration_P2
Release 8
Release 8a
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