MCH
MCH is a clinical biomarker on the Blood panel, reported in pg. Standard reference range: 26.6–33 pg. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: 28.6–31 pg.
What is MCH?
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) measures the average hemoglobin content per red cell; it mirrors MCV and is low in iron deficiency and high in B12/folate deficiency.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (pg) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | 26.6–33 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | 28.6–31 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets MCH
SomaVue maps every result for MCH against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
See the full interpretation
Upload a patient PDF or enter values manually to see the four-lens analysis, cross-marker patterns, and cited evidence for MCH and 205 other markers.
Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.