Iron studies reveal iron deficiency, overload, and other conditions. Learn how MCV, ferritin, and other markers help decipher iron status and guide treatment.
Red Blood Cells
Folate Deficiency
Folate deficiency, a lack of vitamin B9, can lead to fatigue, weakness, and even birth defects.
Pernicious Anemia
Pernicious anemia, an autoimmune condition, disrupts vitamin B12 absorption. This leads to fatigue, nerve problems, and a special type of anemia. Early diagnosis and B12 replacement therapy are key for good health.
Erythropoietin
Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production. It plays a crucial role in oxygen transport and is used to treat anemia in various conditions like kidney disease and cancer.
Fanconi Anemia
Fanconi anemia, a rare genetic disorder, causes bone marrow failure and increases cancer risk. Learn about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Lead Poisoning
Lead poisoning is preventable. Learn about risks in homes, water, and toys. Find out how to test and reduce exposure.
Aplastic Anemia (AA): A Bone Marrow Failure
Aplastic Anemia, a rare and serious bone marrow failure syndrome, causes pancytopenia, where all the blood cell lineages are suppressed.
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
ESR measures the sedimentation rate or the length red blood cells fall in a vertical tube over a period of time.
Brilliant Cresyl Blue (BCB) Stain (Methylene Blue)
BCB or new methylene blue (NMB) stains are also known as supravital stains. These stains are commonly used to stain reticulocytes, Heinz bodies or H inclusions
Preparation of Peripheral Blood Smears
A drop of blood spread on a slide, reveals morphological abnormalities of the blood cells that can be viewed under the microscope.
CBC with Differential and Other Reference Ranges
Reference ranges like complete blood count (CBC) with differential are important because they provide a baseline for interpreting laboratory test results.
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency
G6PD deficiency is a common inherited blood disorder that can cause your red blood cells to break down when exposed to certain foods, drugs, or infections.