Can I be iron deficient with a normal haemoglobin?

Yes, and it's common. Stores empty before haemoglobin drops, so ferritin can be low while your blood count still reads fine.

I already take iron tablets. Should I stop before the test?

Ask your doctor. Recent supplements can push serum iron up and hide a deficiency, so some doctors want a short gap first.

Does this check vitamin B12?

Depends which anaemia package you pick. Check the tests listed above. The basic panel focuses on iron; the extended ones add B12 and folate.

How is this different from just doing a CBC?

A blood count tells you that you're anaemic. It doesn't tell you why. These panels add the iron, transport and marrow markers that identify the cause.

My periods are heavy. Is that the whole answer?

Often, yes. But if you're male, or postmenopausal, unexplained iron deficiency should be looked into properly for a source of slow blood loss.

ANAEMIA PROFILE-II - EXTENDED in Thiruvananthapuram

Also called: Advanced Anaemia Profile, Vitamin Deficiency Panel

SAMPLE: Blood
Age: All ages
PREPARATIONS: Morning sample preferred

Included Tests

The package at a glance

What it checks: The Anaemia Profile-II provides a comprehensive assessment of your blood health by measuring iron, Vitamin B12, and folic acid levels. This package helps detect specific types of anemia and nutritional deficiencies to ensure your body is producing healthy red blood cells.
Package for: Family, Men, Women, Corporate
Age group: All ages
Fasting requirement: Morning sample preferred
Report delivery: Call and confirm from reception desk

Why book this health package?

Included Blood Tests (18 Tests):

Hemogram
Hb Electrophoresis- HPLC
Osmotic (RBC) Fragility Test
Coombs Test Direct
Coombs Test Indirect, Serum
Transferrin, Serum
Liver Function Test (LFT), Serum
Creatinine, Serum
Lactate Dehydrogenase(LDH), Serum
Triiodothyronine Total (T3) , Serum
Thyroxine Total (T4) , Serum
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Serum
Ferritin, Serum
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin), Serum
Folate (Folic Acid)/ Vitamin B9
Iron with TIBC, Serum
Transferrin Saturation, Serum
Erythropoietin (EPO), Serum

Advanced extended anaemia panel with Hemogram, Hb HPLC electrophoresis for hemoglobinopathies/thalassemia, Osmotic Fragility, EPO, iron stores, thyroid, liver, and renal profiling.

Who should take this package?

You're tired in a way that sleep doesn't fix
You're winded on stairs you used to manage fine
Pale skin, brittle nails, hair fall, or dizziness when you stand
Heavy or long periods
You're pregnant, or planning to be
You're vegetarian or vegan
A previous low haemoglobin that needs following up

How it works

Book your package online Select your preferred collection date and slot.
We’ll call to confirm Our customer support team connects with you to confirm your address.
Professional home collection A certified phlebotomist visits your home for sample collection.
Receive your reports on time Access your digital report through the patient portal.

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