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High Hb level

2019-09-05 04:02:36
Sir , I recently got tested for CBC count . Ihave a high Haemoglobin level that is 17.9 ? Is this within normal range ? Or there is any serious cause behind this?
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In males more than 18 years, normal range is 13.5 to 17.5.... So your hb is normal... Sometimes in dehydration,high hb levels can occur...
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Littie high...can be normal..can be abnormal.
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