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CBC · Hemoglobin Mar 14, 2026
Your value 10.8 g/dL LOW
9.0Normal 12.0–15.518.0
Plain English: Your hemoglobin is mildly low. Most commonly caused by iron deficiency — not an emergency, but worth following up.
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Updated March 2026
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Your blood test compares your measured values against a reference range — the values seen in healthy people. LabDecode explains each result in plain English: what the test measures, whether your value is normal, high, or low, what commonly causes abnormal results, and when it's worth following up with your doctor. Enter your value into our Lab Report Decoder for an instant explanation.

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We cover the most commonly ordered US lab panels: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Lipid Panel, Thyroid Panel, HbA1c, and Kidney Function tests — with individual explainer pages for each parameter.