Anemia Profile Test

No, an anemic blood test and an iron blood test are not the same. While an anemia blood test is a broader assessment of various parameters related to anemia, including red blood cell count, hemoglobin levels, and hematocrit, an iron blood test explicitly measures the levels of iron in the blood.

Anemia does not directly cause leukemia. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood-forming tissues. Although both conditions involve abnormalities in blood cells, they have distinct causes and mechanisms.

While anemia itself may not directly cause death, untreated symptoms of anemia can lead to life-threatening complications. Anemia can lead to a strain on the heart and impair oxygen delivery to many organs which can lead to an increase in heart failure.

When the body's iron stores are depleted to the point where it starts to affect the production of healthy red blood cells, it further leads to a regular iron deficiency, to be categorized as anemia.

Yes, anemia can cause low oxygen levels in the body through a decrease in the number of red blood cells or a low level of hemoglobin. Being positive for anemia leads to the reduction of the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.

The cost of anemia profile tests in India typically ranges from Rs.1,900 to Rs.4,000. At Healthcareontime, two packages for anemia: Basic cost (Rs.2,000) with 65 Parameters and advance cost (Rs.3,000) with 92 Parameters.