What is a serum ferritin test?
A serum ferritin test helps the doctor understand how much iron or ferritin the body is storing.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
No, an anemic blood test cannot detect pregancy. It is only meant to detect low iron levels and anemia.
There is very less evidence that iron deficiency leads to cancer. However, few research papers indicates that blood loss can result in colon cancer and uterine cancer.
In most cases, you get your iron tests results within 24 hours.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
It may take 30-90 days for iron deficiency to get resolved by diet. However, if you have a blood disorder you may need regular medications to keep up the iron levels.
Yes. In anemic patients, oxygen delivery decreases and oxygen extraction is increased. This leads to decreased venous hemoglobin saturation and a lower tissue oxygen saturation
Hb Test, Hb
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