because there’s not enough iron to keep up with the production of new cells. A complete blood count (CBC) test is an essential part of diagnosing anemia, says O’Connell. In a CBC, there's ...

An NHS GP has urged people to book a blood test if they start feeling one common symptom - and there are certain things you ...

My Mum thought it was down to my hectic student lifestyle." A visit to her GP and two blood tests for iron levels revealed that she was suffering from genetic haemochromatosis or GH - a genetic ...

All were found to have the Celtic gene." To detect whether a person has too much iron in the blood a ferritin or blood test can be carried out. High levels of ferritin can indicate an iron storage ...

Roach: I am Greek and have thalassemia minor. In general, my red blood cells are much smaller than typical ones, and my iron content is significantly low. Every time I see a different doctor who ...