Hemoglobin (HB)

Sample required : Blood Sample

Pre requisite : No Fasting Required

Identifies : Anaemia or other blood disorders

What is Hemoglobin Test ?
An Hb (Hemoglobin) test measures the hemoglobin (Hb) level in the blood. Hemoglobin (Hb) is an iron-rich protein and an essential constituent of red blood cells (RBCs). ow or high haemoglobin levels can impair the body’s ability to provide sufficient oxygen to cells, leading to potential health issues. Therefore, your doctor might order a Haemoglobin test if you have symptoms of low or high haemoglobin levels. Monitoring the haemoglobin levels helps doctors diagnose blood disorders and other conditions. The Haemoglobin test is commonly done to diagnose anaemia, a condition characterised by insufficient haemoglobin or unhealthy red blood cells. This test also helps determine the cause of anaemia, assess its severity, and monitor how well the anaemia is responding to treatment.

The table below provides the normal range for haemoglobin levels in grams per decilitre (g/dL).