What is the meaning of a high MCHC in blood tests?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a group of red blood cells. A MCHC result may be high in people with some types of anemia, liver disease, or an overactive thyroid.

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