Hemoglobin: Checking for Anemia
Learn why hemoglobin is the key marker for oxygen transport and energy.
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Guide Overview & Important Ranges
Hemoglobin is the protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.
13.5 to 17.5 g/dL
Male Normal
12.0 to 15.5 g/dL
Female Normal
Anemia
Low Marker
Polycythemia
High Marker
Medical Deep Dive
Interpreting Hemoglobin
Low Hemoglobin (Anemia): Causes fatigue and weakness. Can be due to iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, or blood loss.
High Hemoglobin: Can be caused by smoking, dehydration, or living at high altitudes.
It is almost always measured as part of a Complete Blood Count (CBC).
Check for Anemia
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Scientific References
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