CBC, Ferritin, Vitamin B12 and Folate (Folic Acid), Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, TIBC, Reticulocyte Count, Transferrin.
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If you’re feeling unusually tired, weak, or lightheaded, your doctor might recommend an anemia test to uncover the root cause. Anemia tests help identify whether your body lacks healthy red blood cells or essential nutrients like iron, vitamin B12, or folate.
Key Tests for Anemia Diagnosis
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures red blood cells, hemoglobin, and hematocrit to check for anemia.
- Ferritin: Determines your iron storage levels.
- Vitamin B12 and Folate (Folic Acid): Evaluates essential vitamins for red blood cell production.
- Hemoglobin Electrophoresis: Identifies inherited blood disorders like sickle cell or thalassemia.
- Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC): Checks your blood’s iron level and its ability to transport iron.
- Reticulocyte Count: Measures young red blood cells to see how well your body is making them.
- Transferrin: An iron-transporting protein that indicates your iron balance.
