For children, for example, a hemoglobin level of about 11 to 13 grams/deciliter (g/dl) is normal, while for men, a value of about 14 to 17 g/dl is normal, and for women, 12 to 15 g/dl is normal. ‘Normal’ May or May Not Vary by Ageįor some tests, such as the hemoglobin test, normal results vary by age. For example, the normal reference range for the number of red blood cells in a complete blood count is between 5 million and 6 million cells per microliter for a man, but for women, it’s between 4 million and 5 million, according to the NHLBI. If you compare your blood test results with those of someone of the opposite sex, you may be surprised to find differences. ‘Normal’ May Differ Between Men and Women
