Can a person be anemic with normal hemoglobin?

Iron deficiency without anemia can occur when a person has a normal hemoglobin, but below normal serum ferritin and/or transferrin saturation. Iron deficiency with anemia can occur when a person has low values of both serum ferritin and hemoglobin.

Does the female with iron deficiency anemia have a normal Hb level?

Lower than normal hemoglobin levels indicate anemia. The normal hemoglobin range is generally defined as 13.2 to 16.6 grams (g) of hemoglobin per deciliter (dL) of blood for men and 11.6 to 15. g/dL for women.

Can you be anemic without low iron?

Iron deficiency anemia. This most common type of anemia is caused by a shortage of iron in your body. Your bone marrow needs iron to make hemoglobin. Without adequate iron, your body can’t produce enough hemoglobin for red blood cells. Without iron supplementation, this type of anemia occurs in many pregnant women.

What causes low RBC but normal hemoglobin?

Normocytic anemia occurs when the red blood cells are normal in size and hemoglobin content, but there are too few of them. This can be caused by: a sudden and significant blood loss. a prosthetic heart valve.

Can you have a normal CBC and still be anemic?

Iron deficiency may be severe despite a normal hemoglobin and full blood count. Symptoms which may be prolonged and debilitating, should raise a clinical suspicion on iron deficiency even if full blood count is normal.

What is the difference between anemia and iron deficiency?

Anemia is caused by lack of Hemoglobin. Iron Deficiency is caused by lack of Iron. Iron Deficiency with Anemia is caused by both a lack of Iron AND a lack of Hemoglobin.

Can anemia be missed on blood test?

Women are typically tested some time in their teens for anemia — the severe form of iron deficiency — using a quick and affordable hemoglobin test. However, iron deficiency can develop years before anemia and can be missed by hemoglobin testing alone.