Red Blood Cells

Vitamin B12 Test: The Essentials

Feeling tired? Check your vitamin B12 levels with a simple blood test. Order your test online today and boost your energy!

Essentials of Folate Blood Test

A folate blood test measures the amount of folate in your blood. Folate is crucial for pregnancy health and overall well-being. Schedule your test today.

Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning is preventable. Learn about risks in homes, water, and toys. Find out how to test and reduce exposure.  

Lead Poisoning

Lead poisoning is preventable. Learn about risks in homes, water, and toys. Find out how to test and reduce exposure.  

Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria

Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria

Paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria (PCH) is a rare autoimmune anemia. Cold exposure triggers red cell destruction, causing dark urine, back pain, and chills. Diagnosis relies on the Donath-Landsteiner test.

Sideroblastic Anemia

Sideroblastic Anemia

Sideroblastic anemia disrupts iron use in red blood cells. Caused by genetic mutations or factors like alcohol abuse, it’s diagnosed by analyzing bone marrow for ring sideroblasts, iron-laden structures.

Abnormal Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology

Abnormal Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology

Red blood cell (RBC) shapes and sizes offer clues to health! Normal RBCs are round and disc-shaped, but abnormal shapes like sickle or teardrop forms can indicate underlying conditions like anemia. Let’s explore what these variations mean!