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Hemoglobin Content Reference Table
Cell Type
Image
Cellular Description
Associated Diseases and Conditions
Normochromic
Small and distinct central pallor
Normal MCH and MCHC
Normal
Hypochromic
Red blood cells (RBCs) have a larger than normal central pallor (>3 µ in diameter) due to low hemoglobin content.
MCHC <32 g/dL or 32%
Iron deficiency anemia
Thalassemias
Sideroblastic anemia
Lead poisoning
Some cases of chronic inflammation
Polychromatophilic
Little or no central pallor
Reddish-blue in color
Slightly larger than normal RBCs
Supravital staining identifies these cells as reticulocytes
Hemorrhage-related conditions
Hemolysis
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Newborns
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