Hemoglobin Test

A hemoglobin test measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. It's an important indicator of your overall health, especially regarding anemia or other blood disorders. The test involves a simple blood sample, usually taken from a vein in your arm. Results help doctors assess if your blood has enough oxygen-carrying capacity, guiding diagnoses and treatment decisions for conditions like anemia, nutritional deficiencies, or other health issues impacting your blood.