Anaemia Workup Profile

Anaemia Profile is selected based on RBC Morphology.

This profile is for individuals to find out anemia based on RBC Morphology.

Anaemia Profile can be selected based on RBC Morphology to know the type of anemia. Based on RBC structure seen under the microscope future test is determined to give comprehensive diagnosis of the anemia.

An Anemia Workup Profile is done to diagnose and evaluate the cause of anemia and the severity of the condition.

The profile may vary depending on individual's symptoms, medical history, and lab results. The anemia workup profile will provide a more complete picture of the individual's anemia, which will help the healthcare provider to determine the best course of treatment for the individual.

You should get the Anaemia Workup Profile done if you observe the following symptoms:

• Appetite loss or weight loss
• Cold hands and feet
• Brittle nails
• Rapid heartbeat
• Fatigue and weakness
• Breathlessness
• Pale skin, lips and eyes
• Inability to focus or confusion
• Loss of memory
• Headaches
• Dizziness

A peripheral blood smear examination, also known as a manual blood film or complete blood count (CBC) with differential, is a laboratory test that is used to evaluate the shape, size, and colour of red blood cells, as well as the number and types of white blood cells and platelets in a sample of peripheral blood. This can provide important information about the cause of anemia and other blood disorders.

This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer.

In anemia, the peripheral blood smear examination may reveal the following:

• Anemia caused by deficiency of iron, vitamin B12, folic acid will show large, immature red blood cells, known as macrocytes, and a reduced number of red blood cells (anemia).
• Anemia caused by hemolysis (destruction of red blood cells) will show a high number of red cells fragments, known as spherocytes, and red cells of different size, shape and color.
• Anemia caused by aplastic anemia or bone marrow failure will show a reduced number of red blood cells and an increase in the number of immature white blood cells and platelets, known as nucleated red blood cells.

Overall, peripheral blood smear examination is a key component of the anemia profile, providing important information about the characteristics of the red blood cells, which can help healthcare providers identify the specific type of anemia and determine the best course of treatment for the individual.