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Hemoglobin is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen. A hemoglobin blood test helps to check the level of red blood cells.
Hemoglobin Test Info & Procedure
Group NameWELLNESS
FastingFasting not required
Sample TypeEDTA
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report
Hemoglobin Test Visual Guide
Measures oxygen-carrying hemoglobin level to screen anemia and blood health.
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ResultReported in g/dL.
What it showsCurrent blood oxygen carrier.
SampleEDTA blood. No fasting required.
Common useAnemia and blood health.
How Hemoglobin Works
- Red cells carry oxygenHemoglobin binds oxygen
- Blood sample testedHb value is measured
- Anemia screenLow value may need review
Typical result context
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Adult women | about 12 - 15.5 |
| Adult men | about 13.5 - 17.5 |
| Low | possible anemia |
Ranges vary by age, sex, pregnancy and altitude.
Why it may be advised
- Anemia screening
- Fatigue work-up
- Health checkup marker
When to discuss it
- Tiredness
- Pale skin
- Heavy periods or pregnancy
Often reviewed with
- CBC/Hemogram
- Ferritin
- Vitamin B12
Simple Testing Flow
- BookSelect hemoglobin test online
- Home VisitCollection executive arrives
- SampleSample collected as instructed
- Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally
No fasting
- Usually no fasting
- Share pregnancy status if relevant
May affect result
- Dehydration
- Recent bleeding
- Pregnancy
Anemia clue
- CBC gives deeper picture
- Iron/B12 may be needed
About the Test
Hemoglobin is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (EDTA) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 160 against an MRP of Rs. 200, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Hemoglobin Reference Guide
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and method. Use the range printed on your final report. The information below is educational only.
General Educational Range (Not a Report Range)
| Measure | Typical guide | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Women guide | 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL | General adult guide; lab limits vary. |
| Men guide | 13.8 to 17.2 g/dL | General adult guide; lab limits vary. |
| Low hemoglobin | Below lab range | May suggest anaemia or blood loss context. |
Why This Test Is Ordered
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Oxygen-carrying protein | Measures hemoglobin in red blood cells. |
| Anaemia check | Helps detect or monitor anaemia. |
| Routine screen | Often part of CBC or hemogram testing. |
Symptoms And Who Should Test
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Low hemoglobin symptoms | Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, pale skin. |
| Risk factors | Heavy periods, pregnancy, low iron/B12/folate, chronic disease, blood loss. |
| Follow-up users | People monitoring anaemia treatment or blood counts. |
Preparation And Interpretation Notes
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | No fasting is required for this test alone. If another test in the same order requires fasting, follow its preparation instructions. |
| Common pairing | Often reviewed with CBC, ferritin, B12 and folate. |
| Interpretation | Hydration, altitude and smoking can affect values. |
Service available in Cities
Home sample collection for Hemoglobin is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Aurangabad Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Cachar Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Gurgaon Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanchipuram Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Kochi Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Kota Kozhikode Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mangalore Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Navi Mumbai Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajahmundry Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Secunderabad Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra South 24 Parganas Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thane Thanjavur Thiruvananthapuram
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Hemoglobin Test Price
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