Overview
A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your bodys organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs. Abnormal levels of hemoglobin can indicate various health conditions, such as anemia, lung disease, or other disorders affecting red blood cell production and function.
What is Haemoglobin % (hb%) ?
A Hemoglobin Test measures the amount of Hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in your Red Blood Cells that carries oxygen to your body's organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs. Abnormal levels of Hemoglobin can indicate various health conditions, such as Anemia, Lung disease, or other disorders affecting Red Blood Cell production and function.
What is the Cost of Haemoglobin % (hb%)
The Price of a Haemoglobin (Hb%) Test is Rs. 120. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:
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Other tests advised along with Hb% Test
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Offers or discounts
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Empanelment of the patient
What is the Purpose of the Haemoglobin % (hb%) ?
The amount of Hemoglobin in your blood can be determined with a Hemoglobin Test. The most common purpose for it is to check for Anemia, or low Red Blood Cell counts. Hemoglobin Tests can be used to diagnose Anemia as well as other illnesses such as Blood abnormalities, malnourishment, certain types of Cancer, Heart and Lung issues, and Liver and Kidney disease.
A Hemoglobin Test may be advised if you have received Therapy for Anemia or other illnesses that can impact Hemoglobin levels. This is done to assess how well you are responding to treatment and to track any changes in your general health over time.
When is the Haemoglobin % (hb%) Recommended ?
Hb% Test is advised as part of general health check-up. This test becomes necessary if you suffer from following symptoms:
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Fatigue
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Dizziness
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Shortness of breath during physical activity
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Skin paleness
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Frequent headaches
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Irregular heartbeat
A Hemoglobin Test may also be prescribed by your doctor if you have been diagnosed with or suspected to have:
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Blood disorders like Sickle Cell disease or Thalassemia
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Diseases involving the organs like Lungs, Liver, Kidneys, or Heart
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Significant bleeding due to Trauma or Surgery
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Poor nutrition
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Iron deficiency
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Significant long-term infection
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Cognitive impairment, especially in the elderly
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Certain types of Cancer
Preparation for Haemoglobin % (hb%)
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Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, there is no need for you to make any special preparations before the Hb% Test.
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Other blood tests can be carried out in addition to this test. If your doctor advises you to have multiple tests at once, they may ask you to fast for a specific period of time prior to a blood test.
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Drink adequate water before sample collection.
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Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.
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