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Is Hemoglobin Count Of 46 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Question: is hemoglobin too high at 46?
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (23 minutes 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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Is Hemoglobin Count Of 46 A Cause For Concern?

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.