Is MCH 18 low, normal or dangerous? What does Mean corpuscular hemoglobin level 18 mean?
Your MCH level of 18 is a Low MCH level.
High levels of MCH in the blood indicate a variety of health problems. If your blood MCH level is between 27 pg and 32 pg, you probably do not have an underlying health problem. But if MCH levels are not in this range, you should see a doctor immediately.
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Normal range of MCH found among men : 27 - 32 pg
| Age | Ideal MCH value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 27.486 |
| 5-10 years | 27.981 |
| 10-15 years | 28.485 |
| 15-20 years | 28.998 |
| 20-25 years | 29.52 |
| 25-30 years | 30.051 |
| 30-35 years | 30.592 |
| 35-40 years | 31.143 |
| 40-45 years | 31.704 |
| 45-50 years | 31.694 |
| 50-55 years | 31.683 |
| 55-60 years | 31.672 |
| 60-70 years | 31.662 |
| 70-80 years | 31.652 |
| 80-90 years | 31.642 |
| 90-100 years | 31.632 |
| >100 years | 31.621 |
*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records
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Normal range of MCH found among women : 27-32 pg
| Age | Ideal MCH value |
|---|---|
| <5 years | 27.501 |
| 5-10 years | 28.011 |
| 10-15 years | 28.53 |
| 15-20 years | 29.059 |
| 20-25 years | 29.598 |
| 25-30 years | 30.147 |
| 30-35 years | 30.706 |
| 35-40 years | 31.275 |
| 40-45 years | 31.855 |
| 45-50 years | 31.844 |
| 50-55 years | 31.833 |
| 55-60 years | 31.822 |
| 60-70 years | 31.811 |
| 70-80 years | 31.8 |
| 80-90 years | 31.789 |
| 90-100 years | 31.778 |
| >100 years | 31.767 |
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If you take a MCH blood test and the results are not in the normal range (27-32 pg), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.
Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease MCH levels include:
- An overactive thyroid gland
- Complications from an infection
- An autoimmune disease
- Thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder
- Liver diseases
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How the MCH Test Is Done :
If your doctor wants MCH test on you, you may need a MCH blood test. During the MCH blood test, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your MCH Test report by your pathologist.
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