Description

. CBC (Complete Blood Count)

• Measures red blood cells (RBCs), hemoglobin levels, hematocrit, and more.
• Helps identify anemia, its severity, and type (e.g., iron deficiency, vitamin deficiency).

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2. Serum Iron

• Determines the amount of iron in the blood.
• Low levels suggest iron deficiency, while high levels can indicate iron overload.

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3. TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)

• Measures the blood’s capacity to bind and transport iron.
• High TIBC usually indicates iron deficiency anemia.

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4. % Transferrin Saturation

• Indicates how much iron is bound to transferrin (a transport protein).
• Helps differentiate between iron deficiency anemia and other causes of anemia.

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5. Vitamin B12

• Essential for red blood cell production and nervous system health.
• Low levels can cause megaloblastic anemia, characterized by large, abnormal red blood cells.

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6. Folic Acid (Folate)

• A B-vitamin critical for cell division and DNA synthesis.
• Deficiency leads to megaloblastic anemia and may cause fatigue and weakness.

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7. Reticulocyte Count

• Measures the number of immature red blood cells (reticulocytes) in the blood.
• Helps evaluate bone marrow activity in producing red blood cells.

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8. Peripheral Blood Smear (PBS)

• A microscopic examination of blood cells to assess their shape, size, and appearance.
• Useful for identifying abnormalities like sickle cells, macrocytes, or hypochromic cells that indicate specific types of anemia.