. Anemia is a medical condition characterized by reduced hemoglobin caused either by decreased production of red blood cells, the destruction of red blood cells, or heavy blood loss. Diagnosis of anemia or any form of it depends on hematologic analysis. Based on the results of hematologic analysis, further treatment can be planned.
Detection of anemia begins with a physical examination, such as skin color, darkness under the eyes, and a visible flush of blood on the skin. Then, depending upon the severity of the anemic condition, confirmation can be done by running hematological tests. The most accepted and practiced complete blood count (CBC) test for detecting anemia is given in the following table with possible interpretations. Test Detection Interpretation Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC), and platelet count Counts the RBCs, WBCs, and platelets in the sample Gives…
