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Average hemoglobin concentration in the erythrocyte
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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The mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is an indicator of the saturation of erythrocytes with hemoglobin. In hematology analyzers, MCHC is determined automatically. This parameter can also be calculated using the formula: Hb (g/dl)×100/Ht (%).
Reference values for mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration
Age |
Women, g/dl |
Men, y/d |
1-3 days |
29-37 |
29-37 |
1 week |
28-38 |
28-38 |
1 month |
28-38 |
28-38 |
2 months |
29-37 |
29-37 |
3-6 months |
30-36 |
30-36 |
0.5-2 years |
33-33.6 |
32.2-36.6 |
3-6 years |
32.4-36.8 |
32.2-36.2 |
7-12 years |
32.2-36.8 |
32-37 |
13-19 years old |
32.4-36.8 |
32.2-36.4 |
20-29 years old |
32.6-35.6 |
32.8-36.2 |
30-39 years old |
32.6-35.8 |
32.6-36.2 |
40-49 years old |
32.4-35.8 |
32.6-36.4 |
50-59 years old |
32.2-35.8 |
32.6-36.2 |
60-65 years old |
32.2-35.6 |
32.2-36.9 |
Over 65 years |
31.8-36.8 |
32-36.4 |
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