1 An open MRI typically costs about the same as a conventional MRI, about $1,000-$5,000, depending on the parts of the body being examined. 2  An upright MRI allows patients to be scanned while standing or sitting, which can be helpful in diagnosing certain conditions. A pelvic MRI is used to diagnose or monitor various types of pelvic diseases or to clarify results from other tests. 2  It typically costs $1,000-$5,000, depending on the complexity of the condition being investigated and whether the procedure is performed in a hospital or physician's office.
The hemoglobin test is a commonly ordered blood test and is almost always done as part of a complete blood count (CBC). Common reasons or conditions for ordering the hemoglobin test include: Symptoms such as fatigue, feelings of poor health, or unexplained weight loss.
High Hgb Results. A blood test that reflects a high Hgb result may indicate that your kidneys are not functioning as they should be. According to mayoclinic.com, your kidneys may be eliminating too much protein, or that your bone marrow is overproducing red blood cells.High Hgb may also denote dehydration or possibly a lung disorder.abtestsonline.org explains that the purpose of an Hgb blood test is to determine the amount of hemoglobin that exists in your blood as well as, how well it is supplying your blood cells with oxygen.