Is Hemoglobin Count Of 46 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sun, 19 Jul 2015

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Question : is hemoglobin too high at 46?

Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes if the value is measured in g/dL

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM,

Different labs use different units to measure the value of hemoglobin.
In general is used grams/dL.
With these units the normal values of hemoglobin are:
Male 13.8 to 17.2 grams/dL
Female 12.0 to 15.6 grams/dL

So, doable check on your lab result if that is the unity measurement of your hemoglobin, and if it is g/dL then yes- 46 is a very high value.

Hope this is helpful.

Regards,
Dr. Papaqako.

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