Hematocrit (Hct).This test tells how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells. A low score may be a sign that you don’t have enough iron, the mineral that helps your body make red blood cells. A high score could mean you’re dehydrated or have another condition. Mean corp...
To calculate MCHC (mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration): You need to know hemoglobin (Hgb) in g/dL and hematocrit (Hct) in percents (%). Divide hemoglobin by the hematocrit. MCHC = Hgb / Hct. Multiply it with 100 so it comes in a widely used unit g/dL. The final equation is:...
Hematocrit (Hct).This test tells how much of your blood is made up of red blood cells. A low score may be a sign that you don’t have enough iron, the mineral that helps your body make red blood cells. A high score could mean you’re dehydrated or have another condition. Mean corp...