Anemia Profile B
Use
The Anemia Profile B test is a comprehensive panel designed to evaluate various parameters relevant to the diagnosis and management of anemia. It includes several tests that provide a detailed assessment of factors affecting blood health, such as vitamin levels, iron status, and blood cell counts. This test can aid in diagnosing different types of anemia, identifying nutrient deficiencies, and guiding treatment plans by providing insights into hemoglobin levels, vitamin B12, folate levels, and iron binding capacity. It is particularly useful in identifying issues related to iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, and folate deficiency.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
The test may exhibit interference in the presence of high doses of biotin in the patient's system, potentially leading to inaccurate results. Hemolysis and improper labeling are noted causes for rejection, emphasizing the need for meticulous collection and handling of samples. Additional confirmation or reflex testing might extend the turnaround time, particularly in atypical or complex cases.
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2500-7 - TIBC SerPl-mCnc
- 2501-5 - UIBC SerPl-mCnc
- 2498-4 - Iron SerPl-mCnc
- 2502-3 - Iron Satn MFr SerPl
- 2276-4 - Ferritin SerPl-mCnc
- 2132-9 - Vit B12 SerPl-mCnc
- 2284-8 - Folate SerPl-mCnc
- 6690-2 - WBC # Bld Auto
- 789-8 - RBC # Bld Auto
- 718-7 - Hgb Bld-mCnc
- 4544-3 - Hct VFr Bld Auto
- 787-2 - MCV RBC Auto
- 785-6 - MCH RBC Qn Auto
- 786-4 - MCHC RBC Auto-EntMCnc
- 788-0 - Erythrocyte DistWidth Bld Auto
- 777-3 - Platelet # Bld Auto
- 770-8 - Neutrophils NFr Bld Auto
- 736-9 - Lymphocytes NFr Bld Auto
- 5905-5 - Monocytes NFr Bld Auto
- 713-8 - Eosinophil NFr Bld Auto
- 706-2 - Basophils NFr Bld Auto
- 75652-8 - Imm Lymphs Bld Ql
- 751-8 - Neutrophils # Bld Auto
- 731-0 - Lymphocytes # Bld Auto
- 742-7 - Monocytes # Bld Auto
- 711-2 - Eosinophil # Bld Auto
- 704-7 - Basophils # Bld Auto
- 71695-1 - Imm Granulocytes NFr Bld Auto
- 53115-2 - Imm Granulocytes # Bld Auto
- 58413-6 - nRBC Bld Auto-Rto
- 18314-5 - Morphology Bld-Imp
- 17849-1 - Retics/RBC NFr Auto
Result Turnaround Time
1 day
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
4 mL
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Gel-barrier tube or transport tube
Storage Instructions
Maintain serum and EDTA whole blood at room temperature.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; improper labeling
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant