If a female patient has a hemoglobin of 13 g/dL, how would this be categorized?

If a female patient has a hemoglobin of 13 g/dL, how would this be categorized?

• A. Within normal range
• B. Below normal range
• C. Above normal range
• D. Not enough information

Answer: (A)

Normal hemoglobin levels for an adult woman are about 12 to 16 g/dL, though exact ranges can vary by lab. A value of 13 g/dL falls inside that range, so it is categorized as within the normal range. (Note: ranges can shift in pregnancy or with certain conditions, but for a typical nonpregnant adult female, 13 g/dL is normal.)

Normal hemoglobin levels for an adult woman are about 12 to 16 g/dL, though exact ranges can vary by lab. A value of 13 g/dL falls inside that range, so it is categorized as within the normal range. (Note: ranges can shift in pregnancy or with certain conditions, but for a typical nonpregnant adult female, 13 g/dL is normal.)