Description
Use:
Detects low haemoglobin that might be due to deficiency of iron, vitamin B12, folate or due to chronic malabsorption causing weakness, glossitis, hairfall, ankle swelling and oral ulcers.
Anemia occurs when the amount of hemoglobin (found in the red blood cells) drops below normal. Hemoglobin is necessary for the transport and delivery of oxygen throughout the body. There are many different types of anemia.
This panel of tests is used to screen for the most common types of anemia (low blood). The most common type of anemia is iron deficiency anemia.
Recommended For:
Anemia work-up, pregnancy, weakness, routine check-up.
Special Notes:
Fasting 12 hours prior to blood sample collection is necessary.
Tests Included:
CBC with differential and platelet count – TC – 6399
Ferritin – TC – 457
Folates (folic acid) – TC – 466
Iron – TC – 7573
Iron binding capacity – TC – 7573
Reticulocyte count – TC – 793
Vitamin B12 – TC – 927
Estimated Turn Around For Results:
2-10 Business Days
For an exact turnaround time for results, please contact us at Personalabs and we will contact the lab on your behalf as turnaround times vary depending on testing location or lab testing provider.
