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julia30612
julia30612

I just had a blood test done since it's been a few years, and the last time my hemoglobin levels were borderline and I am nearly always tired and sometimes have shortness of breath. I'm wondering if anyone could help interpret my results?

Hemoglobin: 12.4

MCH: 27.9

MCHC: 30.7

MCV: 91

Ferritin: 74

According to the ranges listed on my results, the only level that is below normal is the MCHC level. What does this mean? 

Thank you!

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  • sweetmelissa
    sweetmelissa julia30612

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    The low MCHC doesn't mean anything on it's own, but your hemoglobin level is on the low side, so you can get an over the counter iron supplement to help bring it up.  It will help give you more energy too.. 

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