What does a hemoglobin level of 152 mean?
Disease description:
Today, my neighbor's older sister told me that she went to the hospital for a checkup and her hemoglobin level was 152. What does a hemoglobin level of 152 mean?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Hemoglobin 152 usually refers to a hemoglobin concentration of 152g/L in the blood. This value falls within the normal range. For adult males, the normal reference range for hemoglobin is 120-160g/L.
For adult females, the normal reference range is 110-150g/L. Therefore, a hemoglobin level of 152g/L indicates that the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells is at a normal level, showing no signs of anemia (low hemoglobin) or polycythemia (high hemoglobin).
When the hemoglobin value is 152g/L, it suggests good oxygen transport capacity and normal red blood cell function, with no indications of blood disorders such as anemia or polycythemia. However, the specific interpretation should combine the individual's clinical symptoms, physical signs, and results from other laboratory tests for a comprehensive assessment. For example, in certain conditions such as living at high altitudes, lung disease, or kidney disease, secondary polycythemia may occur, leading to elevated hemoglobin levels. Therefore, even though the hemoglobin value is within the normal range, further investigations are still needed to make a definitive diagnosis if other abnormal manifestations are present.
