HB% ( Hemoglobin )

Service Description

Purpose of the Hemoglobin Test: Assess overall health Detect anemia (low hemoglobin) Monitor conditions like chronic bleeding, nutritional deficiencies, or bone marrow disorders Evaluate polycythemia (high hemoglobin) Normal Ranges (may vary slightly by lab): Men: 13.8 – 17.2 g/dL Women: 12.1 – 15.1 g/dL Children: 11 – 16 g/dL Low Hemoglobin May Indicate: Anemia Iron deficiency Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency Chronic kidney disease Blood loss High Hemoglobin May Indicate: Dehydration Lung disease Living at high altitude Polycythemia vera