What does a low MCV, MCH and MCHC mean in a blood test, wat problem wud this indicate?

These three tests are used to determine whether the red blood cells are normal in size and whether they contain the appropriate amount of hemoglobin. They are calculated using your hemoglobin and hematrocrit results and your red blood cell count. It looks as though you already know the formulas. The normal values are: MCH: 28-33 pg/cell MCV: 86-98 fL MCHC: 32-36 g/dL (or 32-36%) (or 320-360 g/L of blood) Your results are just slightly low and may not be anything to worry about. Your physician will decide that and if he/she would require you to have further tests to see if there is anything going on. There are a couple things that can cause these values to be low. They are as follows: Decreased MCH: ~Hypochromic anemia (or hemoglobin deficiency) ~Lead poisoning ~Microcytic anemia (or iron deficiency anemia) ~Thalassemia (a genetic defect affecting the synthesis of globins in your blood resulting in anemia) Decreased MCV: ~Irradiation ~Lead poisoning ~Malignancies ~Microcytic anemia (iron deficiency anemia) ~Rheumatoid Arthritis ~Thalassemia Decreased MCHC: ~Hypochromic anemia (hemoglobin deficiency)

~Microcytic anemia (iron deficiency anemia) More than likely it is a type of anemia, my guess would be iron deficiency anemia, as it is the only condition listed where all three values are low. However, your doctor will be the one who will have to determine this. Considering your levels are not very low, it may not be anything to worry about. If anything, a repeat test may just ease your mind.