The mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is the average concentration of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.

The most common cause of low MCHC is anemia. Hypochromic microcytic anemia commonly results in low MCHC. This condition means your red blood cells are smaller than usual and have a decreased level of hemoglobin.

This type of microcytic anemia can be caused by:

• lack of iron
• inability of your body to absorb iron, which can be caused by conditions like celiac disease ,crohn’s disease, and gastric bypass surgery
• chronic low grade blood loss over time from a long menstrual cycle or peptic ulcers.
• Hemolysis, or the premature destruction of red blood cells over time

What is the reason for hypochromic anemia in infants?