The normal range for hemoglobin is: 1  For men, 13.5 to 17.5 grams per deciliter. 2  For women, 12.0 to 15.5 grams per deciliter.he normal range for hemoglobin is: 1  For men, 13.5 to 17.5 grams per deciliter. 2  For women, 12.0 to 15.5 grams per deciliter.
Abnormal results mean there is an abnormality in the size, shape, color, or coating of the red blood cells (RBCs). Some abnormalities may be graded on a 4-point scale: 1+ means 25% of cells are affected.
Back to Top What Abnormal Results Mean. An abnormal EGD may be the result of: 1  Celiac disease. 2  Esophageal rings. 3  Esophageal varices (swollen veins in the lining of the esophagus caused by liver cirrhosis). 4  Esophagitis (when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed or swollen).