Haemoglobin (Hb) Test Cost in India (2026)
For haemoglobin (hb), under the CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025. Tier I city at an NABH lab: ₹50.
≈ $0.53 in Tier IOfficial CGHS name: Haemoglobin (Hb)
The same haemoglobin (hb) costs 32% less at a non-NABH centre in a Tier III city than at an NABH centre in a Tier I city.
of the other 334 rates in Laboratory Tests. The most expensive is Autoimmune Encephalitis Panel at ₹17,000.
What the Tier I NABH rate is worth in US dollars at today's reference rate. A useful anchor if you are comparing treatment abroad.
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Haemoglobin (Hb): CGHS rate in every city tier
| City tier | NABH hospital | Non-NABH hospital | NABH in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier I | ₹50 | ₹43 | $0.53 |
| Tier II | ₹45 | ₹38 | $0.47 |
| Tier III | ₹40 | ₹34 | $0.42 |
CGHS rate list effective 13 October 2025. USD at ECB rate of 23 October 2026.
Where haemoglobin (hb) sits among Laboratory Tests rates
Position 2 of 335 by Tier I NABH rate. One of the more affordable items in this specialty.
Other Laboratory Tests rates near this price
| Test | Tier I NABH | Tier III non-NABH |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose Random | ₹40 | ₹27 |
| Total Leucocytic Count (TLC) | ₹50 | ₹34 |
| Total Red Cell count with MCV,MCH,MCHC,DRW | ₹50 | ₹34 |
| Packed Cell Volume (PCV) | ₹50 | ₹34 |
| Bleeding Time | ₹50 | ₹34 |
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Sources
- Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. CGHS Rate List (revised rates, CGHS O.M. F.No.5-16/CGHS(HQ)/HEC/2024 dated 03.10.2025, effective 13.10.2025). cghs.mohfw.gov.in/AHIMSG5/hissso/cghsRateListLogin. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
- European Central Bank. Euro foreign exchange reference rates (2026-10-23). www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/eurofxref-daily.xml. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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