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I went for some blood work at the doctors today, my hemoglobin was 16.4 is that good or bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. James Ferguson answered

Top 10% male: This was a good level for a male late teen or adult. It would be a bit high for a female.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/14/2012

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