Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) near me in Jaipur
The Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) test, often part of a complete blood count (CBC) test, measures the average concentration of hemoglobin in the blood. Tata 1mg labs offer this test at an affordable price in Jaipur. This test tells about hemoglobin content and its concentration within the red blood cells, helping in the diagnosis of various types of anemias. Abnormal levels may indicate underlying blood disorders like anemia or thalassemia. No special preparation is required for this test. You can eat and drink as per your daily routine.
Understanding Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
Hemoglobin is an iron-containing protein that helps carry oxygen in your body. By measuring the amount of hemoglobin in your RBCs, the MCHC test can help diagnose several medical conditions, including iron deficiency anemia, macrocytic anemia, hemolytic anemia, thalassemia, etc. This test provides information on how effectively oxygen is being distributed throughout your body.
Low levels of MCHC may indicate anemia like iron deficiency anemia, thalassemia etc or another condition that affects your red blood cells. Whereas, high levels of MCHC indicate a high concentration of hemoglobin within your RBCs. It can occur in conditions where RBCs are fragile or destroyed, or when RBCs get agglutinated (clumping of RBCs). No special preparation is required for an MCHC test; eat or drink as per your daily routine.
Test result ranges are approximate and may differ slightly between different labs depending on the methodology and laboratory guidelines. Talk to your doctor about your specific test results. The results will help them determine your medical condition and formulate your overall treatment plan.
What does Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) measure?
The MCHC test measures the average amount of hemoglobin in a given volume of RBCs. MCHC is calculated by dividing the amount of hemoglobin by hematocrit (volume of blood made up of RBCs) and then multiplying it by 100.
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Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) test price for other cities
| Price in | Kolkata | Rs. 119 |
| Price in | Chennai | Rs. 119 |
| Price in | Bangalore | Rs. 119 |
| Price in | New Delhi | Rs. 119 |
| Price in | Kanchipuram | Rs. 119 |
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