{"id":9683,"date":"2025-05-27T02:18:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T23:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9683"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:53:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:53:45","slug":"anemia-screening-to-detect-blood-deficiency-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/anemia-screening-to-detect-blood-deficiency-early\/","title":{"rendered":"Anemia check: how to detect blood deficiency in time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"695\">Constant fatigue, pale skin, rapid heartbeat \u2014 all this may not be the result of stress or a disturbed sleep pattern, but a sign of anemia. This condition occurs when the body&#039;s ability to transport oxygen to tissues decreases. Most often, the cause is a decrease in hemoglobin levels or the number of red blood cells. But anemia is not always obvious, which is why checking for it should be consistent and deeper than a single analysis.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"723\">Who should get tested?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"781\">Signs that may indicate the need for examination:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<li data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"823\">\n<p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"823\">chronic fatigue without an obvious cause<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"864\">\n<p data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"864\">frequent headaches or dizziness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"902\">\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"902\">paleness of the skin, mucous membranes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"941\">\n<p data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"941\">brittle nails, hair loss<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"970\">\n<p data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"970\">shortness of breath on exertion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1014\">\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1014\">rapid heartbeat even at rest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1053\">\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1053\">heavy or prolonged menstruation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1099\">\n<p data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1099\">vegetarian or monotonous diet<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1181\">the presence of chronic diseases (gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, autoimmune)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1225\">What does an anemia test consist of?<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1259\">Complete blood count (CBC)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1300\">This is a basic test that allows you to assess:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1591\">\n<li data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1345\">\n<p data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1345\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/diabetes-diagnosis\/glycosylated-hemoglobin-hba1c\/\"><strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1318\">hemoglobin<\/strong> <\/a>\u2014 the main marker of anemia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1398\">\n<p data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1398\"><strong data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1362\">red blood cells<\/strong> \u2014 number of red blood cells<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1451\">\n<p data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1451\"><strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1415\">hematocrit<\/strong> \u2014 cell to plasma ratio<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1524\">\n<p data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1524\"><strong data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1489\">MCV (mean corpuscular volume)<\/strong> \u2014 helps determine the type of anemia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1591\">\n<p data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1591\"><strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1540\">MCH, MCHC<\/strong> \u2014 hemoglobin content and concentration in the erythrocyte<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1708\">ANC allows you to detect not only the fact of anemia, but also to assume its form - microcytic, normocytic, or macrocytic.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1755\">Ferritin, serum iron and transferrin<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1805\">To diagnose iron deficiency anemia, it is important to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<li data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1860\">\n<p data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1860\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/biochemical-blood-tests\/anemia-diagnosis\/ferritin\/\"><strong data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1820\">ferritin<\/strong> <\/a>\u2014 indicates iron reserves in the body<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<p data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1916\"><strong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1885\">serum iron<\/strong> \u2014 displays the current level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"2014\">\n<p data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2014\"><strong data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1952\">OBS and transferrin saturation<\/strong> \u2014 show how efficiently the transportation system works<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2099\">A decrease in ferritin before a drop in hemoglobin indicates a hidden iron deficiency.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2134\">Vitamin B12 and folic acid<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2336\">These values are checked when macrocytic anemia is suspected, when red blood cells have excessive volume. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also cause neurological symptoms - numbness, impaired coordination.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2370\">Reticulocytes, bilirubin, LDH<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2500\">These tests help assess hematopoietic activity and detect hemolytic anemia, when red blood cells are destroyed too quickly.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2526\">Additional examinations<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2791\">\n<li data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2601\">\n<p data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2601\"><strong data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2563\">fecal occult blood test<\/strong> \u2014 to detect internal bleeding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2683\">\n<p data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2683\"><strong data-start=\"2604\" data-end=\"2649\">endoscopy, ultrasound, gynecological examination<\/strong> \u2014 to find sources of blood loss<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2791\">\n<p data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2791\"><strong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2711\">genetic research<\/strong> \u2014 if hereditary forms of anemia are suspected (thalassemia, sickle cell anemia)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9686\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ulybausiisa-vrac-so-stetoskopom-izolirovannym-na-serom.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor consults patient with test results\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ulybausiisa-vrac-so-stetoskopom-izolirovannym-na-serom.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ulybausiisa-vrac-so-stetoskopom-izolirovannym-na-serom-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ulybausiisa-vrac-so-stetoskopom-izolirovannym-na-serom-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ulybausiisa-vrac-so-stetoskopom-izolirovannym-na-serom-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ulybausiisa-vrac-so-stetoskopom-izolirovannym-na-serom-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ulybausiisa-vrac-so-stetoskopom-izolirovannym-na-serom-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2823\">How to prepare properly?<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"3058\">\n<li data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2885\">\n<p data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2885\">blood is given for a general analysis <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/blood-test-at-the-heart-why-it-is-important-and-how-to-prepare\/\"><strong data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2875\">on an empty stomach<\/strong><\/a>, in the morning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2948\">\n<p data-start=\"2888\" data-end=\"2948\">importantly <strong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2946\">report taking iron, vitamins, and medications<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3058\">\n<p data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"3058\">you should not take tests during acute inflammation or immediately after an infection - this may affect the results<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3097\">What to do if anemia is detected?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3172\">Once anemia is confirmed, it is important not only to normalize hemoglobin, but also:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3422\">\n<li data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3244\">\n<p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3244\">find the source of the problem: nutrition, losses, chronic diseases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3307\">\n<p data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3307\">assess iron and vitamin reserves, and the general condition of the body<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3390\">\n<p data-start=\"3310\" data-end=\"3390\">prescribe treatment depending on the type of anemia (iron, B12, erythropoietin, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3422\">\n<p data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3422\">to monitor dynamics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3625\">Getting tested for anemia is one of the easiest ways to prevent serious complications. Timely testing not only improves your well-being, but also avoids misdiagnoses and unnecessary procedures.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Constant fatigue, pale skin, rapid heartbeat - all this may not be the result of stress or a disturbed sleep pattern, but a sign of<\/p>","protected":false},"author":627,"featured_media":9685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9683","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9683","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/627"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9683"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9683\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9683"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9683"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9683"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}