A patient has a hemoglobin of 12 g/dL and a hematocrit of 36%. What is the MCHC?

A patient has a hemoglobin of 12 g/dL and a

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A30.0 g/dL
B36.0 g/dL
C33.3 g/dL
D25.0 g/dL

✓ Correct answer: C. 33.3 g/dL MCHC = (Hgb/Hct) x 100 = (12/36) x 100 = 33.3 g/dL, within the normal reference range of roughly 32-36 g/dL.

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