Diagnostiki Athinon's Anaemia Profile (CheckUp A11) includes carefully selected tests to determine the presence of anemia and to investigate possible etiological factors.
Anemia is characterized by laboratory findings of a decrease in hematocrit, hemoglobin, or the number of red blood cells in the blood at levels lower than those corresponding to the subject's age and sex.
There are several forms of anemia:
- Aplastic Anaemia. It is due to the inability of the bone marrow to produce the precursor forms of red blood cells.
- Iron Deficiency Anaemia. It is the most common form of anemia due to iron deficiency, either due to insufficient intake (from food) or extensive blood loss.
- Megaloblastic Anaemia. Due to the lack of Vitamin B12 or Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), molecules vital in the process of hematopoiesis
- Pernicious Anaemia. It is due to the lack or reduced activity of the Endogenous Factor, a molecule responsible for the absorption of Vitamin B12
- Hemolytic Anaemia. Due to the premature destruction of red blood cells
To whom this check-up is addressed
This test is helpful for anyone who wants to find out if they are anemic, especially if they have fatigue and low energy symptoms. Anemia profile is significant for young women because of the constant loss of blood during menstruation and the onset of anemia due to this condition.
