MCH is the initialism for Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin. Taken from Latin, the term refers to the average amount of hemoglobin found in red blood cells. A CBC (complete blood count) blood test can be used to monitor MCH levels in blood. Lab Tests Online explains that the MCH aspect of a CBC test âis a measurement of the average amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin inside a red blood cell. MCH is one of three red blood cell indices (MCHC and MCV are the other two).
Type II Hypersensitivity. Type II hypersensitivity is also known as cytotoxic hypersensitivity and may affect a variety of organs and tissues. The antigens are normally endogenous, although exogenous chemicals which can attach to cell membranes can also lead to type II hypersensitivity.
Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensitivity and is called type I (or immediate) hypersensitivity. â¢ Allergic reactions occur to normally harmless environmental substances known as allergens â¢ Reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid â¢ Include eczema, hives, hay fever, asthma attacks, food