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What is normal red blood count and hgb?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: This depends on age and sex. But for an adult female, the average is: 3.90-5.03 trillion cells/liter, (3.90-5.03 million cells/mcl). For hgb: 12.0-15.5 grams/dl (120-155 grams/l).

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