What causes high MCH and low Hematocrit?

High MCH and low Hematocrit can be caused by many reasons.

If your MCH is in between 27 pg and 32 pg and your Hematocrit is in between 40 % and 50 % then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for MCH and Hematocrit respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

Normal range of MCH : 27 - 32 pg

Ideal values of MCH depending on age :

Age	Ideal MCH value
<5 years	27.551
5-10 years	28.113
10-15 years	28.687
15-20 years	29.272
20-25 years	29.869
25-30 years	30.478
30-35 years	31.1
35-40 years	31.734
40-45 years	31.72
45-50 years	31.707
50-55 years	31.694
55-60 years	31.681
60-70 years	31.668
70-80 years	31.655
80-90 years	31.642
90-100 years	31.628
>100 years	31.615

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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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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Normal range of Hematocrit : 40 - 50 %

Ideal values of Hematocrit depending on age :

Age	Ideal Hematocrit value
<5 years	40.816
5-10 years	41.649
10-15 years	42.499
15-20 years	43.366
20-25 years	44.251
25-30 years	45.154
30-35 years	46.075
35-40 years	47.015
40-45 years	47.974
45-50 years	48.953
50-55 years	49.952
55-60 years	49.931
60-70 years	49.911
70-80 years	49.89
80-90 years	49.869
90-100 years	49.848
>100 years	49.827

High MCH and low Hematocrit can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take MCH and Hematocrit blood tests and the results are higher than 32 pg for MCH and lower than 40 % for Hematocrit, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the MCH and Hematocrit Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants MCH and Hematocrit tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the MCH and Hematocrit blood tests, 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 and Hematocrit Test reports by your pathologist.