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Which tests are req for iron deficiency?

2022-11-10 06:12:24
Which tests are req for iron deficiency? Are there any specific tests to find iron levels in the body other than hemoglobin level? Which test can find the iron level  specifically coming from Vitamin deficiency either vit b12 or folate?
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Kindly discuss for your concern

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You can go for serum iron levels Peripheral smear Mcv and mch levels
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you need to give further details of your symptoms and illness so that proper diagnosis and treatment can be made ..kindly consult

Answered2022-11-18 12:43:49

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HB Serum iron levels Serum iron binding capacity

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Hemoglobin Iron profile Peripheral blood smear

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2022-11-10 06:36:26

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There are a whole lot of tests. Please get your Anaemia profile or Iron profile.

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There are few tests to aid in diagnosis of type of iron deficiency
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Consultation for detailed discussion is advisable

Answered2022-11-10 06:17:45

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Iron profile

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Sr iron levels

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Hb,serum iron ,vitamin b12

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According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from some inflammation with infection like iron deficiency. As you know that best treatment depend on the correct diagnosis and correct diagnosis depend on the complete history of the patient so please take consultation from a doctor and give complete history of the patient so that correct diagnosis will be make and then best treatment will be start.

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You can do iron profile.

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Iron deficiency is separate from b12 and folate all can lead to anemia. Iron profile will give details

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