Anaemia Profile-Mini
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An anaemia profile is a set of tests used to diagnose anaemia.
The anaemia profile mini provides a quick, easy and cost-effective way to determine if an individual has anaemia. It involves a simple finger-prick test that measures levels of haemoglobin in the blood. The results are then compared with normal levels for age, gender and race and can indicate whether further testing is needed for a more detailed diagnosis.
Price : ₹ 2,050
Test is done to diagnose anaemia and to identify its causes, so that treatment can be given accordingly.
- To diagnose anaemia
- To determine the type of anaemia
- To measure levels of haemoglobin and red blood cells
- To measure the mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
- To assess iron stores in the body
- To rule out other blood-related issues, such as haemolysis or macrocytosis
- To monitor if treatments for anaemia are working
Profile includes the following group and individual test:
CBC tests for all Blood cells like RBC, WBC and Platelets , their count and morphology along with Haemoglobin level (Hb), RBC indices (MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW) & PDW .
Serum Iron measures presence of iron in blood.
Serum transferrin measures iron transport protein transferrin.
TIBC measures Iron binding capacity to Transferrin and other proteins.
Transferrin saturation tells how much Transferrin is bound to iron.
Vitamin B12 test measures Vitamin B12 in serum.
The anaemia profile test usually includes a complete blood count (CBC) and an evaluation of iron, vitamin B12 and folate levels. The CBC measures the number of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and haemoglobin, which are all important components related to anaemia. The evaluation of iron levels involves testing for serum ferritin, iron saturation and total iron binding capacity. Vitamin B12 and folate levels are also measured as deficiencies in these vitamins can cause anaemic symptoms
This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.
As per WHO , women with Hb < 12mg/dL & men with Hb <13mg/dL are considered anaemic.
In Iron deficiency anaemia Hb , serum Iron, ferritin levels, transferrin saturation are low and TIBC level is high.
In anaemia of chronic disease Hb, serum Iron, transferrin saturation ,TIBC are low with high ferritin.
In thalassemia trait all parameters except CBC may be normal
