This statement is true. The Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) is a calculated index that tells you the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a red blood cell. It is calculated using the formula: MCHC = (Hemoglobin / Hematocrit) x 100. The result is expressed in grams per deciliter (g/dL). It helps classify anemias. A low MCHC (hypochromia) indicates that the red cells have less hemoglobin than normal for their size, which is characteristic of iron deficiency anemia and thalassemias. A normal MCHC is seen in normochromic anemias like anemia of chronic disease or hemolytic anemias. A high MCHC is less common but can be seen in conditions where red cells are dehydrated (spherocytosis) or in cold agglutinin disease (due to artifact).

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