What does a Hemoglobin result in blood test of 11.9 mean?

Answer 1

It could but not always. Here is some helpfull info: the normal ranges for hemoglobin (Hgb) are 14.0-17.4 g/dL for men and 12.0-16.0 g/dL for women depending on the lab's standards. Hgb is the main component of red blood cells and transports oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body. Decreased Hgb are common findings in patients with anemia or iron deficiencies, liver disease, hypothyroidism, hemorrhage or bleeding both acute or chronic, reactions to chemical, and infections. Also, certain diseases, such as Hodgkin's disease, Leukemia, Lymphoma, and many more, can cause a decrease in the amount of Hgb in the body. An Increase in Hgb can be caused by congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. without a full medical histoy and work up it is impossible to know exactly what is causing the decreased Hgb.

Answer 2

That is a low hemoglobin count.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Blood Component Therapy recommendations1 based on hemoglobin concentration are:

Hemoglobin > 10 g/dL -- transfusion is rarely indicated.

Hemoglobin 6-10 g/dL -- indications for transfusion should be based on the patient's risk of inadequate oxygenation from ongoing bleeding and/or high-risk factors.

Hemoglobin < 6 g/dL -- transfusion is almost always indicated

Answer 3

The normal haemoglobin level in an adult male is 13-18gm/100ml of blood whereas in an adult female the normal haemoglobin level is 11.5-16.5 gm/100ml of blood. So for a woman 11.2 is not very low but for a man it is low.

Answer 4

Probably.

Adult male should be 14-18 gm/dl

Adult female should be 12 - 16 gm/dl

See link to hemoglobin info site.

Answer 5

Girls and women should have 12 so 11 is almost normal,

Teen guys and men should have 14-16

so 11 is a bit down but nothing alarming