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Is it normal to have elevated hgb f levels of 1.4 (range 0-1) in an adult 20 days after giving birth?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Fetal hb: If you don't have elevation of fetal hb prior to giving birth- then yes, most likely that is from the baby's blood. And it is okay. However there is a condition that is called persistent fetal hemoglobin , or other condition like sickle cell anemia that can cause some elevation of fetal hb.

Answered 1/29/2014

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