Use: Detects low hemoglobin that might be due to deficiency of iron, vitamin B12, folate or due to chronic malabsorption causing weakness, hair loss, 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.
$189.00
Test included in Panel:
*Iron and TIBC CBC *Reticulocyte count
*Ferritin *Folic Acid * Iron Binding capacity * Vitamin B12
Note: Fasting 12 hours prior to blood sample collection is necessary
Suggested for: Anemia, pregnancy, weakness, fatigue, and routine overview
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