The Anemia Panel is a comprehensive blood test that includes six key measurements used to evaluate iron status, vitamin levels, and red blood cell production. Together, these tests help identify potential causes of anemia and assess how well the body is producing and maintaining healthy red blood cells, which are essential for oxygen delivery throughout the body.
This panel is commonly ordered when symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, or pale skin are present. Results can help distinguish between iron deficiency, vitamin-related anemia, and other conditions affecting red blood cell production.
The panel includes 6 tests:
Iron, Total: Measures the amount of iron in the blood
Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) with % Saturation: Evaluates the blood’s ability to transport iron
Ferritin: Reflects stored iron levels in the body
Vitamin B12: Assesses B12 status, which is essential for red blood cell formation
Folate, Serum: Evaluates folate levels involved in red blood cell production
Reticulocyte Count: Measures young red blood cells to assess bone marrow response
Anemia Panel
The Anemia Panel is a comprehensive blood test that includes six key measurements used to evaluate iron status, vitamin levels, and red blood cell production. Together, these tests help identify potential causes of anemia and assess how well the body is producing and maintaining healthy red blood cells, which are essential for oxygen delivery throughout the body.
This panel is commonly ordered when symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath, or pale skin are present. Results can help distinguish between iron deficiency, vitamin-related anemia, and other conditions affecting red blood cell production.
The panel includes 6 tests:
Iron, Total: Measures the amount of iron in the blood
Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) with % Saturation: Evaluates the blood’s ability to transport iron
Ferritin: Reflects stored iron levels in the body
Vitamin B12: Assesses B12 status, which is essential for red blood cell formation
Folate, Serum: Evaluates folate levels involved in red blood cell production
Reticulocyte Count: Measures young red blood cells to assess bone marrow response
