The formula to calculate the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration is:
\[ \text{MCHC} = \left( \frac{\text{Hemg}}{\text{HctP}} \right) \times 100 \]
Where:
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a measure of the concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of erythrocytes.
Hemoglobin is made up of four globulin chains and helps in the transportation of oxygen.
Hematocrit (patient) test measures the percentage of red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula:
\[ \text{MCHC} = \left( \frac{60}{40} \right) \times 100 = 150 \text{ kg/m³} \]
The mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration is 150 kg/m³.
| Hemoglobin (kg/m³) | Hematocrit (Patient) (%) | MCHC (kg/m³) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 30 | 166.67 |
| 50 | 35 | 142.86 |
| 50 | 40 | 125.00 |
| 50 | 45 | 111.11 |
| 50 | 50 | 100.00 |
| 55 | 30 | 183.33 |
| 55 | 35 | 157.14 |
| 55 | 40 | 137.50 |
| 55 | 45 | 122.22 |
| 55 | 50 | 110.00 |
| 60 | 30 | 200.00 |
| 60 | 35 | 171.43 |
| 60 | 40 | 150.00 |
| 60 | 45 | 133.33 |
| 60 | 50 | 120.00 |
| 65 | 30 | 216.67 |
| 65 | 35 | 185.71 |
| 65 | 40 | 162.50 |
| 65 | 45 | 144.44 |
| 65 | 50 | 130.00 |
| 70 | 30 | 233.33 |
| 70 | 35 | 200.00 |
| 70 | 40 | 175.00 |
| 70 | 45 | 155.56 |
| 70 | 50 | 140.00 |