Hemoglobin
The key number for anemia.
WHO sets the anemia cutoff at <13.0 g/dL in men, <12.0 g/dL in non-pregnant women and <11.0 g/dL in pregnancy.
| Severity (men) | Hemoglobin (g/dL) |
|---|---|
| Mild | 11.0–12.9 |
| Moderate | 8.0–10.9 |
| Severe | <8.0 |
- WHO — Haemoglobin concentrations for the diagnosis of anaemia and assessment of severity (2011)
- Arber DA et al., Blood 2016 — WHO classification of myeloid neoplasms
General information only; not diagnosis or treatment. Review your results with your clinician.
