Haemoglobin
Also known as: Hb
Related tests: Full blood count
At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
If you have anaemia (too few red blood cells) or polycythaemia (too many red blood cells), to assess its severity, and to monitor response to treatment
When to Get Tested?
As part of a full blood count (FBC), which may be requested for a variety of reasons
Sample Required?
A blood sample collected from a vein in your arm or by a finger-prick (children and adults) or heel-prick (newborns)
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