RBC Indices

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What are the 3 RBC indices?

MCV = Mean Corpuscular Volume

MCH = Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin

MCHC = Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration

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What is the formula for calculating the MCV?

MCV = HCT x 10 / RBC count

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What is the formula for calculating the MCH?

MCH = HGB x 10 / RBC count

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What is the formula for calculating the MCHC?

MCHC = HGB x 100 / HCT

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What is the normocytic range for MCV?

80-100

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What is the MCV value for Macrocytic?

>100

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What is the MCV value for Microcytic?

<80

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What is the normochromic range for MCHC?

32-36%

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What is the hyperchromic range for MCHC?

>36%

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What is the hypochromic range for MCHC?

<32%