Belle Vernon Area School District / Overview

Hemoglobin (Hb) is an index of oxygen-carrying capacity; it is the actual molecule within an RBC that binds oxygen. A normal Hb value for healthy females is 12-16 g/100 ml of blood, and for healthy males it is 13-18 g/100 ml. Typically, HCT and Hb are measured and evaluated together to give a fuller hematological understanding. ................
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