What is the normal hemoglobin level UK?

Red blood cells contain a protein called haemoglobin, which has the important function of delivering oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. For men the normal haemoglobin reference range is between 130–180 g/L and for females the normal reference range is120–160 g/L.

What does low hemoglobin mean NHS?

If you have anaemia: your levels of haemoglobin – a substance that transports oxygen – will be lower than normal. you’ll have fewer red blood cells, which contain haemoglobin, than normal. your red blood cells may be smaller and paler than usual.

What level of hemoglobin is severe?

Moderate: Hemoglobin 8.0 to 10.0 g/dL. Severe: Hemoglobin 6.5 to 7.9 g/dL[1] Life-threatening: Hemoglobin less than 6.5 g/dL.

What level of hemoglobin indicates anemia?

Hemoglobin, or Hb, is usually expressed in grams per deciliter (g/dL) of blood. A low level of hemoglobin in the blood relates directly to a low level of oxygen. In the United States, anemia is diagnosed if a blood test finds less than 13.5 g/dL in a man or less than 12 g/dL in a woman.

Why do we check haemoglobin levels?

Every time you come to give blood or platelets we check your haemoglobin level. Haemoglobin, or ‘Hb’, is a protein found in the red blood cells that carries oxygen around your body and gives blood its red colour. Haemoglobin levels vary from person to person. Men usually have higher levels than women.

What is the normal range of hemoglobin in adults?

Haematology Normal Adult Reference Range Male Female Units Haemoglobin (HB) 130-180 115-165 g/L White Cell Count (WBC) 4-11 4-11 10 9 /L Platelet Count (PLT) 150-450 150-450 10 9 /L Red Blood Count (RBC) 4.5-6.5 3.8-5.8 10 12 /L

What is haemoglobin and iron in blood work?

Haemoglobin and iron. Every time you come to give blood or platelets we check your haemoglobin level. Haemoglobin, or ‘Hb’, is a protein found in the red blood cells that carries oxygen around your body and gives blood its red colour. Haemoglobin levels vary from person to person. Men usually have higher levels than women.

What haemoglobin level do I need to donate platelets?

If you donate platelets you lose a certain number of red cells each time, and after a number of donations your iron stores and Hb can drop. To ensure your safety we need your Hb to be at least 125g/l for women and 135g/l for men prior to donation. Why haemoglobin levels might be too low to donate There are three common reasons: