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Bookmark or Share- What Is the Normal Range for Hepatitis B Surface Antibody? - MedicineNetHepatitis B surface antibodies (anti-HBs or HBsAb) are measured in blood samples in milli-International Units/milliliter mIU/mL). The ranges for hepatitis B surface antibodies are:. Anti-HBs greater than 10-12 mIU/mL: Protected against hepatitis B virus infection, either from vaccination or successful recovery from a previous HBV infection. Anti-HBs less than 5 mIU/mL: Negative for HBV ...
- Hemoglobin vs. Hematocrit: What Are Normal Blood Test Levels? - MedicineNetHemoglobin (Hb) is a protein in red blood cells that contains an iron molecule. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs. The iron in hemoglobin plays an important role in maintaining the shape of the red blood cells.
- What Does a High Hematocrit Result Mean? - MedicineNetHematocrit tests are part of a complete blood count test and measure the percentage of red blood cells in your blood. To obtain a complete picture of your health, your hematocrit levels are usually attributed to your red blood cell count, platelet count, and other components of your complete blood count. A high hematocrit test result above 48.6% (in men) or 44.9% (in women) is considered above ...
- Hemoglobin: Normal, High, Low Levels by Age, Test, DeficiencyHemoglobin (abbreviated Hgb or Hb) is the protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.. Hgb is made up of four protein molecules (globulin chains) that are connected. The normal adult hemoglobin molecule contains two alpha-globulin chains and two beta-globulin chains.
- Psilocybin Shows Effectiveness in Curbing Anorexia - MedicineNetThe active chemical in “magic mushrooms” may help treat anorexia, a new study has found.. Following psilocybin treatment, 4 of 10 study participants showed clinically significant reductions in their anorexia-driven eating habits, researchers report. “Our findings suggest that psilocybin may be helpful in supporting meaningful psychological change in a subset of people with anorexia ...
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