Hemoglobin

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Hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin) is an iron-rich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Abnormal hemoglobin levels might be a sign of anemia, sickle cell anemiathalassemia (thal-a-SE-me-ah), or other blood disorders.

Normal Range (Varries with altitude):

Male     : 13.5 to 17.5 gm/dl (135 - 175 grams/L)
Female: 12 to 15 gm/dl (120 - 155 grams/L)