Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Hemoglobin With 7.9 After Blood Test Normal?
the report is of my daughter and she is 7yrs old and the weight is 24kg.recently i had doneher blood test here haemoglobin was 5.1 and wbc was 10300. yest again i got her blood test the report is haemoglobin is 7.9, wbc is 11500. I want to knw abt this
Mon, 6 Jun 2016
A Haemoglobin of 5 or 7 is low and alarming.
Tests needed ,
Haemogram
Perpheral smear for abnormal cells
Reticulocyte count.
serum Iron studies
Test for haemoglobinopathies.
Both parents to be tested for Thallassaemia trait
Tests needed ,
Haemogram
Perpheral smear for abnormal cells
Reticulocyte count.
serum Iron studies
Test for haemoglobinopathies.
Both parents to be tested for Thallassaemia trait
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Hemoglobin
Loading Online Doctors....