what is mcv and mch
The mean corpuscle (cell) volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of the RBCs. Small-sized RBCs result in a lower MCV, while larger RBCs result in a higher MCV. The mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) reflects the average amount of hemoglobin in a personâs RBCs.
MCH is the content (weight) of hemoglobin (Hb) of the average red cell,or, in other words, a reflection of hemoglobin mass in red cells. Indications/Applications. As part of a standard CBC, the MCH and MCHC can be used for the evaluation of anemia along with the MCV (see Interpretation). Considerations.