Normal Reference Ranges
Adult
27 - 31 pg/cell
Pediatric
25 - 30 pg/cell
Clinical Significance
Measures the average mass of hemoglobin per red blood cell. Generally tracks directly with MCV.
Causes of High
- Macrocytosis (larger cells hold more hemoglobin)
Causes of Low
- Microcytosis (Iron deficiency, Thalassemia)