Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Diagnosis Profile
A panel of tests designed to assess iron levels, iron stores, and other parameters that help diagnose iron-deficiency anemia.
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Test details
Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Diagnosis Profile Package in Patna Overview
Purpose of IRON-DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA DIAGNOSIS PROFILE Test
The Iron-Deficiency Anemia Profile is ordered when a patient shows symptoms such as:
- Fatigue, weakness, or pallor
- Shortness of breath or dizziness
- Brittle nails or hair loss
Components of the IRON-DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA DIAGNOSIS PROFILE
A. CBC (Complete Blood Count)
Measures blood cells to detect anemia.
|
Component |
What It Shows in Iron-Deficiency Anemia |
|
RBC count |
Usually low or normal |
|
Hemoglobin (Hb) |
Low (main indicator of anemia) |
|
Hematocrit (Hct) |
Low |
|
MCV (Mean Corpuscular Volume) |
Low (microcytic anemia) |
|
MCH / MCHC |
Low (hypochromic, less hemoglobin per RBC) |
|
WBC / Platelets |
Usually normal, sometimes platelets may be slightly elevated |
Serum Iron
- Measures the amount of iron in the blood.
- Low in iron-deficiency anemia.
- Normal or high in other types of anemia.
Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
- Measures the blood’s capacity to carry iron, indirectly reflecting transferrin levels.
- High TIBC → commonly seen in iron-deficiency anemia (the body produces more transferrin to capture more iron).
- Low or normal TIBC → may indicate anemia of chronic disease.
Ferritin
- Measures stored iron in the body (mostly in liver, spleen, and bone marrow).
- Low ferritin → most specific test for iron deficiency.
- Normal or high ferritin → rules out iron deficiency but may be raised in inflammation.
Reticulocyte Count
- Measures immature red blood cells produced by bone marrow.
- Low reticulocyte count → indicates bone marrow is not producing enough RBCs (common in early IDA).
- High reticulocyte count → bone marrow is responding appropriately, e.g., after iron therapy or blood loss.
How the Test is Performed
- Blood Sample Collection: Usually from a vein in the arm.
- CBC: Automated hematology analyzer.
- Iron, TIBC, Ferritin, Reticulocyte Count: Serum analysis in lab.
- Interpretation: Combined results help confirm iron-deficiency anemia and guide treatment.
Why IRON-DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA DIAGNOSIS PROFILE Test is Ordered
- To confirm iron-deficiency anemia rather than other causes of anemia (like vitamin B12 deficiency or anemia of chronic disease).
- To assess severity and guide iron therapy.
- To monitor response to treatment (reticulocyte count rises after effective therapy).
Who Should Consider IRON-DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA DIAGNOSIS PROFILE test
- Individuals with symptoms of anemia: fatigue, weakness, pallor, dizziness.
- People with chronic blood loss: heavy menstrual bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Vegetarians or individuals with poor dietary iron intake.
- Pregnant women, who are at higher risk of iron deficiency.
- Patients with chronic diseases who might develop anemia.
Preparations
No special preparations needed
Test included
Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Diagnosis Profile includes 36 parameters
- Ferritin
- Reticulocyte Count
- Neutrophils
- Lymphocytes
- Monocytes
- Eosinophils
- Basophils
- Absolute Neutrophil Count
- Absolute Lymphocyte Count
- Absolute Monocyte Count
- Absolute Eosinophil Count
- Absolute Basophil Count
- Band (stab) Cells
- Metamyelocyte
- Myelocytes
- Promyelocytes
- Blasts
- Rbc
- Wbc
- Platelets
- Impression
- Nucleated Rbcs
- Remarks
- Iron
- Total Iron Binding Capacity
- % Saturation
- Hemoglobin (hb)
- Red Blood Cell (rbc) Count
- White Blood Cell (wbc) Count
- Platelet Count
- Hematocrit (pcv)
- Mean Corpuscular Volume (mcv)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (mch)
- Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration(mchc)
- Red Cell Distribution Width (rdw)
- Mean Platelet Volume (mpv)
Test code
10440
Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
| Specimen | Vacutainer | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| Edta Whole Blood | Lavender Vacutainer | 10 ML |
| Serum | Yellow Vacutainer | 1.3 ML |
| Smear | Others | 4 NOS |
Specimen stability information
Edta Whole Blood, Serum, Smear
Collection instructions
Collect patient information - Age, Gender Required , Clinical history not required
Specimen rejection criteria
Test run frequency
'
Turn around time
3 Working Days
Performing locations
Department
- Haemotology
- Tumer Marker
- Bio Chemistry
CPT and Loinc codes
Iron-Deficiency Anaemia Diagnosis Profile
Package price
₹999
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