Haemoglobin
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Understanding Hemoglobin and Its Importance
The Importance of Hemoglobin Testing
Different Methods of Hemoglobin Testing
Interpreting Hemoglobin Test
The Future of Hemoglobin Testing
Understanding Hemoglobin (HGB) Levels
01 Hemoglobin
02 The Significance of HGB Levels
03 Normal Hemoglobin Levels
04 Causes and Symptoms of Low HGB Levels
05 Treatment Options for Low HGB Levels
06 Monitoring and Maintaining Healthy HGB Levels
- What is importance of haemoglobin count in body?
Followings are the diagnostic importance of Hemoglobin Test:
To help diagnose Anemia.
To help diagnose Polycythaemia.
Evaluates Treatment of Anemia.
To diagnose various blood disorders.
To diagnose hereditary hematologic abnormality.
Specimen collection for Hemoglobin test?
Collection of sample for Hemoglobin test:
Collect 3 to 5 ml blood in EDTA.
Test will be performed by Sahli's Method, Micro Lab 300 or an automated cell counter.
Causes of high Hemoglobin in blood?
Following are the Causes of high Hemoglobin in blood:
Polycythemia Vera
Heart Failure
Liver Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Shock
Renal Cyst
Dehydration
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary
High Altitude
Burns
Causes of low Hemoglobin in blood?
Following are the causes of Low hemoglobin level in blood:
Blood Loss due to accidents, surgery or diseases
Iron deficiency anemia
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Folic Acid deficiency
Chronic disease
Kidney Failure
Bone marrow problem
Chronic Infection
Leukemia
Rheumatic Fever
Lymphoma
Pregnancy
Spleenomegaly
Hemolytic Disorders
Following are the normal ranges of Hemoglobin:
Normal Range of Hemoglobin in blood?
- What is Normal range HB in males?
13 to 18 gm/dL
- What is Normal range HB in females?
12 to 16 gm/dL
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