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9. Reference range
9.1 Normal range
Different blood hemoglobin values have been reported in the
literature
(1,2,3,4)
.
Adult Males: 13.0 – 18.0 g/dL
Adult Females: 11.0 – 16.0 g/dL
Children (2 yrs to teenage): 11.0 – 16.0 g/dL
Infants (post-natal) 10.0 – 14.0 g/dL
The highest Hgb concentrations are usually measured in neonates.
Due to the wide range of conditions (dietary, geographical, smoking,
exercise, recumbency, etc.), which affect reference values, it is
recommended that each laboratory establish its own expected ranges.
9.2 Understanding your result
Hemoglobin is the oxygen–carrying pigment and main component
of red blood cells. Low hemoglobin levels may indicate anemia,
recent hemorrhage or fluid retention. Elevated hemoglobin levels
may indicate hemoconcentration from polycythemia or
dehydration.
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Hudson: Lexi-Comp, 1992: 517-626.
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Medicine, 4
th
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Ashwood ER, eds. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia: WB
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