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Haemoglobin
Rate: Rs.40
Sample
The blood sample is taken in EDTA.
Stable 48 hours at 4C and and 24 hours at 23C.
Important facts
1.Hb estimation will give the idea about the presence of Anaemia.
2.Hb at birth is usually lower in the premature infants.
3.False high results may occur due to prolonged venous stasis during venipunctue
4.There is no significant change in Hb concentration after the age of 85 years.
Normal
1.Women 12—16 g/dl
2.Men 14—17.4 g/dl
Infant and Children
1.0—2 weeks
14—24.5 g/dl
1.2—8 weeks
12.5—20.5 g/dl
1.2—6 months
10.7—17.3 g/dl
1.1—6 years
9.5—14.1 g/dl
1.6—16 years
10.3—14.9 g/dl
Cord blood
•9 month = 11.4 -14 g/dl
Increased Hb seen in
1.Polycythemia.
2.After vigorous excercise.
3.Hemoconcentration like dehydration,burns, sever vominting.
4.Intestinal obstruction.
decreased Hb seen in
1.Anemia.
2.Drugs that cause aplastic anemia.
3.Drugs that cause hemolysis ( G6PD deficiency ).
4.Immune hemolytic anemia.
