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HGB medical abbreviation

HGB means "hemoglobin".

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Meaning	Latin origin	Where used	Checked against
hemoglobin	None	Lab orders, Charting	MedlinePlus Appendix B: Some Common Abbreviations (NLM) NCI Thesaurus, including CDISC SDTM terminology (NCI EVS) NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR) FDA Acronyms and Abbreviations Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations

Also written: Hgb, Hb.

Sample lab panel row: "Hgb."

A made-up line that shows the abbreviation in place. It is not about any patient and is not an instruction.

What does HGB mean in medical terms?

HGB means "hemoglobin".

Where is HGB used?

HGB shows up in lab orders and charting. Its category here is lab.

Is HGB on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. HGB is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.