What is the purpose of this test?
The Anemia #3 Extreme Blood and Stool Test Panel is designed to find out if someone has anemia and, if so, what might be causing it. Anemia is a condition where your blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body. This panel includes several tests to give a complete picture of your blood health. It checks iron levels, including total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin, and ferritin, to see if your body is storing and using iron properly. The Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets measures the different types of cells in your blood, while the Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGFR looks at how well your organs, like your liver and kidneys, are working. It also measures important vitamins like Vitamin B12 and folic acid, which are necessary for making healthy red blood cells.
This panel also includes other specific tests to understand your blood health better. The Hemoglobin Solubility test checks for conditions like sickle cell disease, which can cause anemia. The Homocysteine test measures an amino acid that, when elevated, can suggest problems with Vitamin B12 or folic acid levels. Occult Blood Fecal tests look for hidden blood in the stool, which might indicate bleeding in the digestive tract that could lead to anemia. Lastly, the Reticulocyte Count measures young red blood cells in your blood to see how well your bone marrow is making new red blood cells. Together, these tests help doctors figure out if you have anemia, why it might be happening, and how to treat it.
The Anemia #3 Extreme Blood and Stool Test Panel includes:
- Iron w/TIBC
- Transferrin
- Ferritin
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14) with eGRF Blood Test
- Vitamin B12
- Folic Acid
- Hemoglobin Solubility
- Homocysteine
- Occult Blood Fecalnd
- Reticulocyte Count
Benefits of the Anemia #3 Extreme Blood and Stool Test Panel:
- Diagnose Anemia: Identifies whether you have anemia by measuring various blood markers and assessing overall blood health.
- Evaluate Iron Levels: Checks iron levels and iron-binding capacity, including tests for transferrin and ferritin, to determine if iron deficiency or overload is contributing to anemia.
- Assess Red Blood Cell Production: Measures the Reticulocyte Count to evaluate how well your bone marrow is producing new red blood cells.
- Identify Vitamin Deficiencies: Includes tests for Vitamin B12 and folic acid levels to check for deficiencies that can cause anemia.
- Detect Inflammation: Measures C-Reactive Protein HS to evaluate inflammation levels, which can affect anemia and overall health.
- Screen for Blood Loss: Tests for Occult Blood in the stool to detect hidden bleeding in the digestive tract, which could be a source of anemia.
- Evaluate Hemoglobin Disorders: Includes the Hemoglobin Solubility test to screen for hemoglobin disorders like sickle cell disease, which can contribute to anemia.
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Preparation:
You must take your lab order to the lab to obtain a proper specimen container before collection. Fasting for 12 hours required. Stop biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection. Must draw before Schilling test, transfusions or B12 therapy is started.
Test Results:
3-5 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.
Details:
This test includes the following:
- Total Cholesterol
- High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol (calculation)
- Triglycerides
- Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) Cholesterol (calculation) (LabCorp Only)
