NEW Anemia Panel

 

Preparation : Fasting labs ideal

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INCLUDED:

Complete blood count-hemoglobin, white blood cells test for inflammation, infections and immune system. Watch for low hgb, hct, mcv, mchc for signs of anemia

Iron-Looks for anemia, iron carriers oxygen that aids the hair follicle for growth

Transferrin Saturation-amount of iron to receptors.  if low can yield hair loss

Ferritin-Iron stores.  Need adequate levels 70-90 to prevent hair loss.

B12-vitamin B12 levels.  Important for hair loss, nerve function (numbness/tingling), anemia and red blood cell production.

Folate -aids in red blood cell production and cause symptoms such as weak, fatigue, cold as well as imperative to anemia and red blood cell production and hemoglobin

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Symptoms:

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​                        Fatigue                                                       Weakness                              Cold Intolerance

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        Hair thinning/Hair loss                        Shortness of Breath                   Difficulty Walking

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     Easily fatigue with activity                             Paresthesia                            Cognitive Changes

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             Memory Concerns                               Inflamed tongue                                 Anemia