Hb Concentration

Also written as MCHC.

Rate of HbS polymerization is strongly \ndependent upon Hb concentration per \ncell (MCHC):

What our notes say

• Rate of HbS polymerization is strongly \ndependent upon Hb concentration per \ncell (MCHC): (5b sickle cell anemia)
• ❖ blood transfusion is not recommended unless:\n◇ The Hb concentration is <7 g/dL\n◇ The patient requires increased oxygen-carrying capacity (cardiopulmonary disease). (Anemia)
• Normally, this point is reached between 8 and 12 wk of age, when the Hb concentration is about 11 g/dL. (The Haematopoietic System)
• \nHaemoglobin\nThe haemoglobin (Hb) concentration in blood from the\numbilical cord is high with a mean of 17 g/dl (17 g/100 ml).\nValues up to 20 g/dl may be recorded. (Devendra K. Gupta, Krishna M. Goel - Hutchison’s Paediatrics. chdhe-Jaypee Broth)
• The Hb concentration continues to decline until tissue oxygen needs become greater than oxygen delivery.\n (The Haematopoietic System)
• MCHC — mean cell Hb concentration (Hb relative to cell volume) (Year 3: Haematology and Blood Transfusion Pathology — Notes)

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