Which red cell index is calculated as (hemoglobin / hematocrit) x 100 and reflects the average concentration of hemoglobin in a given volume of packed red cells?

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AMCV
BMCHC
CMCH
DRDW

✓ Correct answer: B. MCHC MCHC = (Hgb/Hct) x 100, reported in g/dL; it describes hemoglobin concentration per unit of packed cell volume, unlike MCV (size) or MCH (content per cell).

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