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HomeHealth QueryHB (Haemoglobin) TestCan one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglo...
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  • 45 Years
  • 10/05/2023

Can one still be iron deficient if his/her hemoglobin is 13.8?

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Dr. Dr Hema Pratima

Dr Hema Pratima

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  • MBBS
  • 9+ Yrs
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Usually not, however, if your doctor feels that iron levels are low then you can improve the levels by consuming iron rich diet.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a ALLERGY FOOD PANEL (NON VEG) Test or Take a 1,3 BETA-D-GLUCAN (BDG) Test

Book ALLERGY FOOD PANEL (NON VEG) TestBook 1,3 BETA-D-GLUCAN (BDG) Test

Answered 24/07/2025

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