Which of the following abbreviations does NOT stand for hemoglobin?
a. Hgb
b. HB
c. HGB
d. HGN
d
Explanation:
a. Hgb: does stand for hemoglobin
b. HB: does stand for hemoglobin
c. HGB: does stand for hemoglobin
d. HGN: correct; HGN is not an actual medical abbreviation
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