Hi there.

Thank you for posting your question here.

My immediate reaction to your question is that, either the test is wrong, or that you are not operating the testing kit correctly. A Hb of < 8, to be quite honest with you, would repersent something quite serious. But it is not consistant with how you describe your son -- a very active boy.

Now we have a dilemma. Is this a true and accurate reading or is it an artifact? I do not know and neither do you. You need to take your son to a doctor and have his hemoglobin checked properly and formally. If it is normal, as I suspect and hope that it will be, then that is that.

If however his Hb is under 8 then and explanation for this needs to be found quickly.

I hope that this was useful and that you will accept this answer.

Thank you.

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