Questions: The abbreviation for hemoglobin is Multiple Choice Hg Hgb HCT CBC

The abbreviation for hemoglobin is

Multiple Choice
Hg
Hgb
HCT
CBC
Transcript text: The abbreviation for hemoglobin is Multiple Choice Hg Hgb HCT CBC
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The answer is the second one (or B): Hgb.

Explanation for each option:

  • Hg: This is the chemical symbol for mercury, not hemoglobin.
  • Hgb: This is the correct abbreviation for hemoglobin.
  • HCT: This stands for hematocrit, which is a different blood measurement.
  • CBC: This stands for complete blood count, which is a broader test that includes hemoglobin but is not the abbreviation for hemoglobin itself.

Summary: The correct abbreviation for hemoglobin is Hgb.

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