Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. It gives blood its red color.
Category: Complete Blood Count
Also known as: hemoglobin, haemoglobin, hgb, hb
Reference range: 13.5–17.5 g/dL (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: g/dL
High values may indicate
High hemoglobin may indicate polycythemia vera, dehydration, lung disease, or living at high altitude.
Low values may indicate
Low hemoglobin (anemia) may indicate iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, chronic disease, blood loss, or bone marrow problems.
Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
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