The following erythrocyte data were obtained from an EDTA-anticoagulated sample: erythrocyte count = 3.92 × 10¹²/L, hemoglobin = 11.4 g/dL, and hematocrit = 34% (.34 L/L). Calculate the MCHC.

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MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration) is calculated by dividing the hemoglobin by the hematocrit and multiplying by 100. Using the given values: MCHC = (11.4 g/dL / 34%) * 100 = 33.5 g/dL.

The Following Erythrocyte Data Were Obtained from an EDTA-Anticoagulated Sample