--- title: MCHC Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mchc" also_known_as: - mchc - mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration category: Blood Health units: - g/dL order_price_usd: 21.99 order_item: CBC with Differential order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential" reviewed_at: 2026-09-05 --- # MCHC > MCHC is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 32.0 – 36.0 g/dL. At TestWell it's $21.99 all-in as CBC with Differential, results in 1–3 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: mchc, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | g/dL | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 1–3 business days | | Price | $21.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp · BioReference in NY/NJ | ## What does MCHC measure? The concentration of hemoglobin within your red blood cells. ## What is the normal range for MCHC? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | age 18+ | 32.0 – 36.0 g/dL | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## How do you get tested for MCHC? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CBC with Differential](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) | Single test | $21.99 | This marker | | [General Wellness Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/general-wellness-panel) | Panel | $49.99 | 4 tests | | [Baseline Anemia Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/anemia-panel) | Panel | $74.99 | 5 tests | | [Fatty Liver Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fatty-liver-panel) | Panel | $92.99 | 6 tests | | [Post-COVID Recovery Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/post-covid-panel) | Panel | $99.99 | 7 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $21.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $21.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | Yes | $18.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically — state rules keep Quest and Labcorp from accepting self-ordered draws. | - [What a high MCHC means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mchc/high) - [What a low MCHC means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mchc/low) ## Common questions about MCHC ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my mchc? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get MCHC results? Most MCHC results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a MCHC test cost? Our CBC with Differential starts at $21.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my MCHC test? Fasting is not required for the MCHC test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day. ### Which lab will process my MCHC test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [AACC Lab Tests Online](https://www.testing.com/tests/red-blood-cell-indices/) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — RBC indices](https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003648.htm) ## Related biomarkers - [Hemoglobin](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hemoglobin) - [Hematocrit](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hematocrit) - [White Blood Cell Count](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/white-blood-cell-count) - [Platelet Count](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/platelet-count) - [Red Blood Cell Count](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/red-blood-cell-count) - [MCV](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mcv) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mchc Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.