Anemia Profile Test

What is anemia?

Anemia is a very common blood disorder condition, where the count of red blood cells are low or the hemoglobin level is lower than usual. This state can occur both in a man and in woman, but the percentage of affecting women is more than men, and the chances of getting affected with this disorder is more in the period of pregnancy.

Hemoglobin or hematocrit is primarily the main protein in the red blood cells. They help in carrying oxygen and deliver them all over your body. With low hemoglobin level or anemia, your body organs or tissues will not be having enough oxygen. And if the bodily organs do not get enough oxygen, you may feel fatigue, headaches, and shortness of breath.

There are multiple types of anemia have been identified till now, but the most common types are:

• Sickle cell anemia
• Iron deficiency anemia
• Aplastic anemia
• Thalassemia
• Vitamin deficiency anemia

At present, most of the people are affected with this disease, especially women, your children, and people who already have long-term diseases are at a high risk of getting this disease. So, what are the causes of anemia? You have to remember that:

• There are multiple types of anemia, some of them can be passed through hereditary. In this case, children can have it from their birth.
• Iron deficiency anemia is mostly seen in women, because they are at risk of having blood loss because of their menstrual cycle.
• Older people are at a risk of having this disease because they are more prone to having kidney disease and other critical conditions.

What is Anemia profile test?

Anemia profile test is a series of blood tests, which will examine different levels in your blood, the level including total blood count, ferritin levels, hemoglobin and others. The anemia tests which are included in this profile are:

• Complete blood count
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B9
• Iron deficiency tests
• Lipid tests
• Kidney tests
• Liver tests
• Thyroid tests
• Diabetes tests

When should you go for the test?

Typically, your doctor can prescribe you this test as a part of your routine health checkup. Besides, if you are having symptoms of anemia. The most noticeable symptoms are:

• Headache
• Weakness
• Pale or yellow skin
• Lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid heart rate
• Pain in chest, belly and joints
• Cold hands and feet
• Growth problems

Those are all the commonly known symptoms of anemia. Causes and symptoms of specific anemia may differ from type to type.

This test can also be ordered as a follow-up test, if you are already diagnosed with anemia. This would help the doctors to understand your body’s response to the treatment.

What samples are required for the test?

This function test is a simple blood test. A phlebotomist will draw a little amount of blood through a vein in your arm. You might feel the tingling sensation from that specific area, and later on you may also feel bruising in your hand. Although the pain and bruising will ease away in a day.

What preparations do you need ?

You will be required to fast (no food and drink, only water allowed) for about 8 to 12 hours. Also do not forget to tell your doctor if you are on any medications. Apart from these, no test preparations are needed.

What will be the result interpretations?

The reference ranges of every tested level will be mentioned in the test result. However, as the reference ranges varys due to the diagnostic centers, it is important to consult with your doctors about what the results mean for you. The anemia test price is also very low, and you can also book a test online.