Hemoglobin
Hemoglobin is a clinical biomarker on the Blood panel, reported in g/dL. Standard reference range: Male 13.2–17.1 · Female 11.7–15.5 g/dL. Functional (optimal) range used by integrative practitioners: Male 14–15 · Female 13.5–14.5 g/dL.
What is Hemoglobin?
Hemoglobin is the iron-containing oxygen-transport protein within red blood cells; its concentration directly determines oxygen-carrying capacity and is the primary diagnostic criterion for anemia.
Reference ranges
| Range type | Value (g/dL) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (lab) | Male 13.2–17.1 · Female 11.7–15.5 | Typical Quest / LabCorp adult reference |
| Functional (optimal) | Male 14–15 · Female 13.5–14.5 | Integrative / functional medicine consensus |
How SomaVue interprets Hemoglobin
SomaVue maps every result for Hemoglobin against four clinical lenses — nutrient cofactors, toxin exposure, infection drivers, and circadian/hormonal context — and connects each interpretation to specific peer-reviewed citations. Pre-mapped clinical reasoning and cross-marker pattern detection are available inside the practitioner workspace.
See the full interpretation
Upload a patient PDF from Quest, LabCorp, Access Medical Labs, LifeLabs, Vibrant, Rupa, or any other lab — or enter values manually. See the four-lens analysis, cross-marker patterns, and cited evidence for Hemoglobin and 223 other markers.
Try it freeEducational reference only. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, assay method, age, sex, and clinical context. Functional ranges represent integrative-medicine consensus and are not regulatory thresholds. SomaVue does not diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent disease. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider.