General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
This is the condition commonly known as anemia. It can decrease due to iron deficiency, B12 deficiency, chronic bleeding, or kidney diseases. It causes constant fatigue, pale skin, and palpitations in the patient.
In situations where the body needs more oxygen, the bone marrow produces in excess. Hemoglobin levels are high in smokers, people living at high altitudes, and patients with lung diseases like COPD.
Since it is a routine blood test, it can be performed by drawing blood from the arm at any time of the day; a strict fast is not required, but when done as part of general panels, fasting in the morning is recommended.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
