Why do I need a hemoglobin test?Your health care provider may have ordered the test as part of a routine exam, or if you have:Symptoms of anemia, which include weakness, dizziness, pale skin, and cold hands and feetA family history of thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, or other inherited blood disorderA diet low in iron and mineralsA long-term infectionExcessive blood loss from an injury or surgical procedure
