Should I Be Concerned About High Mch?

High MCH scores are commonly a sign of macrocytic anemia. This condition occurs when the blood cells are too big, which can be a result of not having enough vitamin B12 or folic acid in the body. High MCH scores may also be the result of the following: liver diseases.

Does high MCH mean cancer?

High MCH Levels

Polycythemia vera (a rare blood disease typically caused by a genetic mutation where the bone marrow produces too many red blood cells) Congenital heart defects. Certain types of kidney diseases, including kidney cancer.

How high is too high for MCH levels?

MCH levels over 34 pg are generally considered abnormally high. The most common reason for high MCH is macrocytic anemia, which is a blood disorder in which the body fails to produce enough red blood cells.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

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