Red Blood Cell Indices

 Red blood cell indicates (RBC Indices) determine the characteristics of an RBC. It is useful in diagnosing pernicious and iron deficiency anemias and other liver diseases.

• Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): The average size of the individual RBC.
• Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH): The amount of Hgb present in one cell.
• Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC): The proportion of each cell occupied by the Hgb.

Normal Lab Values for RBC Indices are: 

• Mean corpuscular volume (MCV): Male: 78 – 100 μm³; Female: 78 – 102 μm³
• Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH): 25 – 35pg
• Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC): 31 – 37%