The following erythrocyte data were obtained from an EDTA-anticoagulated sample: erythrocyte count = 3.92 x 1012/L, hemoglobin = 11.4 g/dL, 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. Therefore, MCHC = (11.4 g/dL / 0.34 L/L) x 100 = 33.5 g/dL. So, the best choice is B.

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