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What is the Haemoglobin Blood Test?
Haemoglobin blood test – Haemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that transfers oxygen to your body’s organs and tissues while transporting carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs. Haemoglobin is an essential protein that contains iron and is found in red blood cells.
Why get a Blood Haemoglobin test?
The value of haemoglobin is one of the most critical biological constants, and its value may or may not indicate the existence of health problems. Many conditions cause a change in normal haemoglobin values.
1 Test
✓ Haemoglobin: carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
High Levels
- Several lung diseases.
- Diseases of a cancerous nature.
- Polycythemia.
Low Levels
- Various forms of acquired or genetic anaemia.
- Various forms of cancer.
- Chronic and acute kidney disease.
- HIV infection.
- Thyroid dysfunction.
- Internal bleeding, etc.
How does our Clinic Visit test work?
Please make your appointment online and visit us on-site to have your blood drawn by our Registered Nurse. Please note that you must present your ID for your appointment.
How long do blood test results take?
The target turnaround time for a Haemoglobin Blood test is 1-2 working days. The turnaround time is a guide only and will sometimes depend upon assay run schedules.
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