HB (Hemoglobin) Abbreviation

What is HB?

HB stands for Hemoglobin, the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Normal Range

• Men: 13.5 to 17.5 grams per deciliter (g/dL)
• Women: 12.0 to 15.5 g/dL

What Abnormal Values Mean

• Low HB: May indicate anemia, blood loss, or nutritional deficiencies
• High HB: May indicate dehydration, lung disease, or certain blood disorders

Related Terms

• CBC: Complete Blood Count (includes HB)
• HCT: Hematocrit (closely related to HB)