Question 1

can a hemoglobin test at the health department show up drugs?

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No: A hemoglobin test is just that; it tests the level of hemoglobin in your blood.  It is a simple test usually requiring only a few drops of blood, which is used to screen for anemia.  Testing for drug use is most commonly done with urine. Testing for drugs or anything else should not been done without your knowledge and consent.

Question 2

how do home use hemoglobin test meters work?

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Hemoglobin analyzer: If you one of those machine it work almost like the blood sugar test for diabetes.

Question 3

how worried should i be about an abnormal hemoglobin test resul that has to be retested?

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Varies: There are in excess of several hundred recorded mutations in the hemoglobin molecules & some are little more than a curiosity and some (sickle cell) could have significant implications.The screening process just selects those who need to be looked at more closely. I would not spend a lot of emotional energy at this point. Get more facts first.

Question 4

can a hemoglobin test detect illegal drugs?

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No.: A hemoglobin test specifically measures hemoglobin.  To look for drugs, you have to have a test specifically designed for that purpose.

Question 5

what is the non invasive glycated hemoglobin test?

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Glycosylated hemoglo: Test from blood measuring hyperglycemia and diabetes control over previous 3 month period.

Question 6

can a hemoglobin test detect illegal drugs in your system?

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No: That just looks for anemia.  Hemoglobin is the measure of anemia.

Question 7

i am 6 months pregnant. my hemoglobin test says "an abnormal result". what do you mean by it. ?

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D/w MD: I don't know what it means. You should ask your doctor or go to the lab where you had the blood work and ask for a copy of the result. Once you gets the copy , you should discuss the result with your doctor.  It is not enough to say that it is abnormal.

Question 8

my granddaughter had an abnormal hemoglobin test result, has to be retested right away, how serious could this be?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Is it a low hemoglobin level or an abnormal form of hemoglobin?  A low hemoglobin level is generally associated with anemia, and can usually be treated (for example with iron supplements if it's due to iron deficiency.)  an abnormal form of hemoglobin is different. It can be detected on the newborn screen or other specialized tests, and can be associated with sickle cell anemia or thalassemia.

Question 9

why might i need a glycosylated hemoglobin test?

Accepted Answer

Sweetness : Aka hemoglobin a1c, is the most specific and sensitive test widely available to detect not only diabetes, but also how well or not controlled it is. There are other research level labs being looked at, a we are trying to figure out as early as possible who is pre diabetic, so we can aggressively go after your risks. Diet, exercise, are still the mainstay of treatment. Fda has not approved meds.

Question 10

does the fetal hemoglobin test have significant risks?

Accepted Answer

No: It is simply a blood draw.

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