RBC Indices Calculator - MCV, MCH, and MCHC

Your details

Sex affects the normal reference ranges for hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBC count.
The total mass of hemoglobin per deciliter of blood. Typical adult range: 12-17.5 g/dL depending on sex.
g/dL
The fraction of blood volume occupied by red blood cells. Typical adult range: 36-53% depending on sex.
%
Red blood cell count in millions per microliter (which equals 10^12 per liter). Typical adult range: 3.9-5.9 x10^12/L depending on sex.
x10¹²/L
MCVNormocytic RBCs
88.9fL

Mean Corpuscular Volume - average size of a red blood cell

MCH30pg
MCHC33.8g/dL
Hgb/Hct Ratio0.34
88.9 fL
Microcytic<80Normocytic80-100Macrocytic100+

Normocytic picture (MCV 88.9 fL) - RBC size is within normal range

  • MCV is 88.9 fL, classifying your red cells as normocytic (normal size). Normal-sized red cells with anemia suggest acute blood loss, hemolysis, chronic kidney disease, anemia of chronic inflammation, or bone marrow suppression.
  • MCH is 30.0 pg, which is normochromic (normal). MCH usually parallels MCV and helps confirm the morphological classification.
  • MCHC is 33.8 g/dL, which is normochromic. MCHC within the reference range indicates the hemoglobin concentration per cell volume is normal.

Next stepRBC indices provide the morphological category of anemia but not the definitive cause. A complete blood count (CBC) with peripheral blood smear, reticulocyte count, serum iron, ferritin, and vitamin B12 or folate levels are usually needed to pinpoint the underlying cause. Consult your healthcare provider with these results.

 = Powered by OnlyCalculators