What is MCH in blood test high during pregnancy?
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What is MCH in blood test high during pregnancy?
High MCH scores are commonly a sign of macrocytic anemia. This condition occurs when the blood cells are too big, which can be a result of not having enough vitamin B12 or folic acid in the body.
What is a normal MCHC level in pregnancy?
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| Group | Normal | Pregnancy |
|---|---|---|
| Hct | 0.42 | 0.36 |
| MCV, fL | 91.8 | 90.8 |
| MCH, pg | 30.3 | 30.5 |
| MCHC, g/L | 330 | 336 |
What does high MCV mean in pregnancy?
An increased MCV (typically >100 fL) can be suggestive of folate and/or B-12 vitamin deficiency; in this case, determine serum levels of vitamin B-12 and folate. If the levels are low, the patient may require oral folate at a dose of 1 mg 3 times daily.
Why is my MCH and MCHC low?
What causes low MCHC? The most common cause of low MCHC is anemia. Hypochromic microcytic anemia commonly results in low MCHC. This condition means your red blood cells are smaller than usual and have a decreased level of hemoglobin.
What does high MCH and MCHC mean?
A high MCHC value is often present in conditions where hemoglobin is more concentrated within your red blood cells. It can also occur in conditions where red blood cells are fragile or destroyed, leading to hemoglobin being present outside of the red blood cells.
What are symptoms of high MCH?
If you have a high MCH value, you may experience the following symptoms:
- shortness of breath.
- chest pain.
- fast heartbeat.
- fatigue or weakness.
- very pale or yellowish skin.
- headache.
Is 31 MCH high?
High MCH Levels Having an MCH level above 31 picograms/cell is most commonly associated with the following conditions: Certain types of kidney diseases, including kidney cancer. Congenital heart defect.