All you need to know about testing Haemoglobin levels with a laboratory test
6.9% of people tested have Haemoglobin levels which are too high.
And 3.0% have levels that are too low.
The average Haemoglobin result is 145.6 g/L
Note what is normal for you may differ for your age and sex.
Haemoglobin is a protein found in the red blood cells, which are the most abundant cells in your blood. Haemoglobin carries oxygen from your lungs to the cells of your body, so it is a good indicator for your blood's ability to carry oxygen and deliver it to your tissues.
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Haemoglobin for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
The Vitall Full Blood Count (FBC) nurse or clinic test kit includes a Haemoglobin test and is available for just £79.00.
Tests which include a Haemoglobin test:
Above-normal haemoglobin levels most commonly occur with dehydration, but can also be seen with many other conditions, including smoking.
Higher haemoglobin can also occur when the bone marrow produces too many red blood cells, a condition known as polycythaemia.
Polycythaemia makes the blood thicker, so it is less able to travel to the body’s tissues. When severe, it can be linked to blood clots in the heart, brain, lungs, or legs, which can be very serious. This finding is often prioritised for early review by a medical professional.
Haematocrit and red cell count results in the same test panel are commonly looked at alongside haemoglobin, as polycythaemia is likely to increase their levels as well.
Low haemoglobin is commonly associated with anaemia, where the blood carries less oxygen than usual. This can be linked to fatigue and weakness.
Below-normal haemoglobin can occur for a range of reasons, including iron deficiency, inflammatory disorders, inherited haemoglobin defects, bone marrow problems, or infection. Further testing is often used to clarify the cause.
Low haemoglobin can be associated with feeling very unwell, and this finding is often prioritised for early review.
Measure your Haemoglobin levels and measure your general blood and immune health and ability to fight viral & bacterial infections with a Full Blood Count (FBC) nurse or clinic finger-prick bloodtest kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Full Blood Count (FBC) Test is advised if you:
Although the haemoglobin test can provide valuable information about your blood's capacity to carry oxygen, it cannot replace a full blood count test which analyses different components of your blood including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. However, this full blood count test is always run together with the haematocrit so you'll also receive these results too.
The haemoglobin test kit is designed for at-home use, employing a finger-prick method for blood sample collection. After collecting the blood sample as per the instructions, you'll send it back in the provided, pre-paid package to a UKAS accredited lab for analysis.
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