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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for hemoglobin
  1. Sickle Cell Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... have SCD, there is a problem with your hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. With SCD, the hemoglobin forms into stiff rods within the red blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sicklecelldisease.html - Health Topics
  2. A1C (National Library of Medicine)  
    A1C is a blood test for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes. It measures your average blood glucose, or blood sugar, level over the past 3 months. Doctors may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/a1c.html - Health Topics
  3. Thalassemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... makes fewer healthy red blood cells and less hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein that carries oxygen to the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/thalassemia.html - Health Topics
  4. Anemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... enough iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/anemia.html - Health Topics
  5. Blood Count Tests (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Platelets - the numbers and size of the platelets Hemoglobin - an iron-rich protein in red blood cells ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodcounttests.html - Health Topics
  6. Blood Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your blood is living tissue made up of liquid and solids. The liquid part, called plasma, is made of water, salts and protein. Over half of your blood is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/blooddisorders.html - Health Topics
  7. Iron (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/iron.html - Health Topics
  8. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (National Library of Medicine)  
    Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas that has no odor or color. But it is very dangerous. It can cause sudden illness and death. CO is found in combustion fumes, such ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/carbonmonoxidepoisoning.html - Health Topics
  9. Jaundice (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... causes jaundice. Bilirubin is a yellow chemical in hemoglobin, the substance that carries oxygen in your red ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/jaundice.html - Health Topics
  10. Newborn Screening (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your newborn infant has screening tests before leaving the hospital. There may be different tests depending on the state where you live. They include: Tests ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/newbornscreening.html - Health Topics
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