Red Cell Indices

MCV, MCH, MCHC, and RDW

These are measurements or calculations related to red blood cells (RBCs) and are components of the Complete Blood Count (CBC), a commonly requested test used for a variety of purposes. To learn more about the CBC and these individual components, please review the CBC page, especially "The Test: How is it used?" section.

This article was last reviewed on March 2, 2005. | This article was last modified on April 29, 2011.

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