MCHC Blood Test (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration)

Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a measurement of the average amount of hemoglobin in a single red blood cell (RBC) as it relates to the volume of the cell. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body, supporting the development and function of organs and tissues. The MCHC test is one of a panel of tests called the RBC indices, which help to define different physical characteristics of RBC. As an assessment of the blood’s ability to carry oxygen, the MCHC test (along with the other RBC indices) can be used to diagnose and classify disorders that affect the blood, like anemia.