Hemoglobin

For a brief introduction and guide to abbreviations, see Laboratory Tests: General Remarks.

Analyte [material]

Hemoglobin

Reference range, target level, or decision threshold

Men: 13-18 g/dL (8.7-11.2 mmol/L)

Women: 12-16 g/dL (7.5-9.9 mmol/L) in nonpregnant women, 11-14 g/dL (6.9-8.8 mmol/L) in pregnancy

Interpretation of results

↓ Anemias, overhydration

↑ Polycythemia vera, secondary and relative polycythemias