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Iron-deficiency (anemia) is triggered by a lack of iron. Anemia is defined as a reduction in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the bloodstream. Hemoglobin is a protein that can be found in the red blood cells of the body that transports oxygen to various organs. The body's tissues or organs may not function normally if it can’t get enough oxygen-rich blood when hemoglobin is low. The Anemia Blood Test is used to determine anemia and its underlying causes. This test panel includes:
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Specimen type: Blood
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Iron-deficiency (anemia) is triggered by a lack of iron. Anemia is defined as a reduction in the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the bloodstream. Hemoglobin is a protein that can be found in the red blood cells of the body that transports oxygen to various organs. The body's tissues or organs may not function normally if it can’t get enough oxygen-rich blood when hemoglobin is low. The Anemia Blood Test is used to determine anemia and its underlying causes. This test panel includes:
Complete Blood Count (CBC) With Differential and Platelets: A CBC is used to count the number and kind of cells in the sample of your blood, specifically red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC helps check for any health conditions such as infection, anemia, and several other disorders.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to anemia (pernicious anemia), a disorder of the red blood cells. Vitamin B12 is necessary for normal red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) formation, repair of tissues and cells, and the synthesis of DNA. Vitamin B12 test is thus included in the panel to investigate the cause of anemia.
Iron, TIBC & Ferritin Panel: The iron test measures the amount of iron in your blood. The total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test looks at how well the iron moves through your body.
Please do not exercise prior to testing. It is best that your blood is taken in a rested state.
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Several features of the blood are measured in the complete blood count.
The Red blood cell evaluates
Red Blood Cell Count: Red blood cells (RBCs), also called erythrocytes, are cells that carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. The RBC counts the number of red blood cells that are present in your blood sample. If your RBC count is too low, you may have anemia or another condition.
Hemoglobin: It is the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells that gives the cells their representative red color.
Hematocrit: It measures the volume percentage of RBC (Red Blood Cells) in the blood. A hematocrit value of 30% means that there are 30 milliliters of RBC in 100 milliliters of whole blood.
The CBC blood test also provides important information on various red blood indices including
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is a measurement of the average size of red blood cells.
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH) is a calculated measurement of the average amount of hemoglobin inside red blood cells.
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) is a calculated measurement of the average concentration of hemoglobin inside red blood cells.
Red cell distribution width (RDW) is a measurement of the variation in the size of red blood cells.
White blood cell tests
White blood cells (WBC) count: It defines the total number of white blood cells in your blood sample. WBC helps your body fight against infection. A CBC measures the number and five types of white blood cells present (neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils).
Platelet tests
Platelets(thrombocytes) assist in blood clotting. The platelet count is a test that measures the number of platelets in your blood sample.
Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a measurement of the average size of platelets.
The CBC blood test is a great indicator of overall health and detects a variety of diseases and conditions, such as infections, anemia, and leukemia. Any increase or decrease in cell counts can indicate an underlying medical problem. It can give you and your health provider a heads up that further investigation is required. A CBC is also done to keep track of an existing medical condition or treatment.
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin and folate are the constituents of the B complex of vitamins. B12 and folate together with vitamin C help the body make new proteins. The Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) blood test is usually requested together with the folic acid test. Since the body needs B12 to produce blood cells and the maintenance of a healthy nervous system, this test is necessary to assess nerve function and overall health condition. This test may also be done in people who show signs and symptoms of B12 deficiency which include macrocytic anemia, glossitis, weakness, loss of proprioception, hyperreflexia, meager coordination, and effective behavioral changes. Some dietary sources of Vitamin B12 are fish, shellfish, liver, meat, eggs, milk, yogurt, and cheese.
The test is used to measure total iron, iron-binding capacity, percent saturation (calculated), and ferritin levels in the blood. The Iron test checks the iron levels in the blood. The total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) test examines if you have too much or too little iron in your blood. Iron moves through the blood attached to a protein called transferrin and the TIBC test is a good indirect measurement of transferrin availability. Ferritin testing measures the iron storage capacity in the body and if it happens to be on the lower side, it is an indicator of iron deficiency. Overall, the test is used to assess how the body transports iron in the blood, and to investigate iron-deficiency anemia or iron overload.
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