Anemia & Blood Panel

A comprehensive analysis of 34 blood cell markers including red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelet count. The foundation for diagnosing anemia type (microcytic, macrocytic, or normocytic).

The complete iron picture. Ferritin (stored iron) is the most important — optimal is above 50 ng/mL for women, though many labs call anything above 12 "normal." TIBC reveals how hard your body is trying to find iron.

The protein that transports iron through your blood. Elevated transferrin means your body is producing more carriers to scavenge for scarce iron — an early sign of deficiency.

Deficiency in either causes macrocytic (large cell) anemia. B12 deficiency also causes neurological symptoms. Common in women on birth control, metformin, or plant-based diets.

Measures new red blood cell production. Low reticulocytes with anemia means your bone marrow isn't producing enough cells. High reticulocytes mean your body is trying to compensate for blood loss or destruction.

A protein that binds free hemoglobin. Low haptoglobin indicates hemolytic anemia — red blood cells are being destroyed. Important for ruling out autoimmune hemolytic anemia.

Lactate dehydrogenase — released when cells are damaged or destroyed. Elevated LDH with low haptoglobin confirms hemolysis. Also elevated in megaloblastic anemia from B12/folate deficiency.