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A member asked:

Is 15.5 a high hemoglobin level? or is it normal for a 33 year old female? some labs that number is in normal range. some labs it is out of range.

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Dr. Sewa Legha answered

It is normal Hb: I would be concerned if it was over 16 Gms/dl

Answered 5/9/2015

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