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  • 10/05/2023

What is the purpose of a hemoglobin test?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Hemoglobin tests are a part of complete blood count. They are done to check for anemia, a condition in which your body has fewer blood cells than normal.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a ANTI SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE ANTIBODY (ASCA) IGG Test or Take a HB, TC, DC, PLATELET Test

Book ANTI SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE ANTIBODY (ASCA) IGG TestBook HB, TC, DC, PLATELET Test

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