MCH normal range — check your value

Roughly 27 to 32 picograms per cell.

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What MCH measures

The average amount of haemoglobin carried in a single red blood cell.

MCH normal range chart

ResultMCH (pg)

Below rangeBelow 27

In range27 – 32

Above range32 and above

These bands are for female, 31–45 years. Enter your age and gender above to see the bands for you. The table below shows the range for every age and gender.

MCH normal range by age and gender

AgeMaleFemale

0–1 years31 – 37 pg31 – 37 pg

2–6 years24 – 30 pg24 – 30 pg

7–11 years25 – 33 pg25 – 33 pg

12–17 years27 – 32 pg27 – 32 pg

18–30 years27 – 32 pg27 – 32 pg

31–45 years27 – 32 pg27 – 32 pg

46–60 years27 – 32 pg27 – 32 pg

60 years and above27 – 32 pg27 – 32 pg

What a high MCH means, and common causes

Each red cell carries more haemoglobin than usual. It almost always moves with a high MCV and points to large-cell anaemia.

Common causes: Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, alcohol use, hypothyroidism, liver disease, and some medicines including metformin.

What a low MCH means, and common causes

Each red cell carries less haemoglobin than usual, giving the pale cells seen in iron deficiency and thalassaemia.

Common causes: Iron deficiency and thalassaemia trait are the two main causes in India, followed by anaemia of chronic disease.

Frequently asked questions

Roughly 27 to 32 picograms per cell.

MCH is the amount of haemoglobin in an average cell. MCHC is its concentration, allowing for cell size. MCH follows cell size closely, MCHC does not.

Laal kanikaon mein haemoglobin kam hai, jo aksar iron ki kami ya thalassaemia trait ki nishani hai.

Please note. This page explains what a number means against reference ranges for your age and gender. It does not diagnose anything, cannot see the rest of your report, and is no substitute for a doctor. If your lab’s printed range differs, your lab’s range applies.