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5 days ago · A mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) blood test is a measurement of the amount of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is one of the standard measurements in a complete blood count (CBC) test, a common test that many adults have at some point in their life. Low MCH levels can be a sign of anemia, autoimmune disease, and other issues.
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3 days ago · Repeat testing should only be used to make a more specific diagnosis, or if results may have been complicated by the presence of donor Hb from a recent transfusion. Severe iron deficiency anemia may reduce the HbA2 level by as much as 0.5%. Genetic Testing. Molecular genetic testing is recommended to confirm the results of Hb analysis.
4 days ago · Complete Blood Count. The first recommended test in the evaluation of suspected anemia is a CBC, which includes an assessment of hematocrit (Hct), Hb, platelets, red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) counts, and RBC indices. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) from the CBC will guide further testing. 4. RBC Size.
3 days ago · GGT is an inexpensive and sensitive indirect marker of alcohol consumption. Even moderate drinkers (<60 g/week), especially men, show higher levels of GGT than abstainers do. The limitations of GGT include lack of specificity; levels may be elevated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, drug intoxication, obesity, diabetes, and hepatobiliary ...
4 days ago · Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV): The measure of the volume or size of the red blood cells. Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC): A calculation of the average percentage of hemoglobin in each red blood cell.
3 days ago · Normal Results. Red blood cell. 5 to 6 million cells/mcL (male) 4 to 5 million cells/mcL (female) White blood cell. 4,500 to 10,000 cells/mcL. Platelets. 140,000 to 450,000 cells/mcL. Hemoglobin. 14 to 17 gm/dL (male) 12 to 15 gm/dL (female) Hematocrit. 41% to 50% (male) 36% to 44% (female) Mean corpuscular volume. 80 to 95 femtoliter
4 days ago · TSH. TSH, or thyroid stimulating hormone, helps to regulate the function of your thyroid, which keeps your metabolism functioning properly. Low levels of TSH can lead to weight loss and anxiety; high levels can lead to weight gain, depression and fatigue. Normal level is said to be between 0.35 and 3uIU/ml. Vitamin D.
