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Is A High Hemoglobin In The Blood Count Result Of Concern?

I just had complete blood count comprehensive metabolic panel,GFR EST Going over my results I noticed that I have a (H) beside one stat Hemoglobin (H). 14.8 dl Reference. 11.9-14.7 Other than that my Dr is very pleased with my results as am I Is this a concern (H). If so what should I be doing to correct this matter
Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Your hemoglobin value is slightly higher than the normal range for age and sex.
However, there is nothing to worry about the slightly higher value.
The hemoglobin levels are good and you should maintain it to this level.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Is A High Hemoglobin In The Blood Count Result Of Concern?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Your hemoglobin value is slightly higher than the normal range for age and sex. However, there is nothing to worry about the slightly higher value. The hemoglobin levels are good and you should maintain it to this level. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal