Are You Anemic? Find Out Today.
In the U.S., it is estimated that approximately 3 million people suffer
from anemia. Anemia is a lower-than-normal red blood cell count or the
lack of hemoglobin in your red blood cells. The results can be a wide
range of symptoms.
If your diet lacks iron, protein and vitamins (
especially B12), you may
have an increased risk for anemia. But anemia is also caused by factors
such as intestinal disorders, kidney disease, pregnancy, blood loss due
to increased menstruation, decreased production of blood cells or
increased destruction of blood cells.
Iron deficiency anemia occurs because of a lack of the mineral iron in
the body. Bone marrow in the center of the bone needs iron to make
hemoglobin, the part of the red blood cell that transports oxygen to the
body's organs. Without adequate iron, the body cannot produce enough
hemoglobin for red blood cells.
Vitamin deficiency anemia may occur when
Vitamin B-12 and folate are
deficient. These two vitamins are needed to make red blood cells.
Anemia Test Panel Includes
| This test measures important parameters
of the makeup of blood including hemoglobin level, white blood
cells, red blood cells and platelets. |
| The Ferritin, Iron and Total Iron
Binding Capacity tests work together to indicate if you have an
iron deficiency, which is the most common form of anemia. |
| The reticulocyte count can help
determine if you are producing enough red blood cells and can
help determine the cause of different types of anemia. |
| A deficiency of vitamin B12 and folic
acid is often the reason for the onset of anemia since they are
essential in creating red blood cells |
If you think you’re suffering from anemia, find out today with an Anemia
Panel from ANY LAB TEST NOW®. You don’t need an appointment and no
insurance is required. All tests are confidential and can be taken
anonymously.