Can multiple blood tests cause anemia?
Though it is very rare, yes several blood sample withdrawal especially during the hospital stay can cause latrogenic anemia.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
The causes are exactly not known however exposure to atomic radiation, certain viruses, including HIV, hepatitis, some retroviruses, and some herpes viruses. a suppressed immune system or plasma disorder. genetic conditions or a family history of bone marrow cancer
Yes anemia can be diagnosed through a blood test. Your doctor will conduct a complete blood count to detect how your cells are functioning normally and carrying oxygen to all parts of the body.
Doctors perform a bone marrow test to ascertain bone marrow diseases primarily. However, it also helps in knowing what amount of healthy cells are making healthy blood cells to rule out chronic cases of anemia or thrombocytopenia.
One can see a general practioner (GP) for low hemoglobin.
Metamyelocytes are not normally present in the peripheral blood, but can be seen in infectious or inflammatory states, and in other reactive and neoplastic conditions.
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