Anemia Panel

Evaluates iron levels and other indicators of anemia to assess overall health and nutritional status.

Performing LabsQuest Diagnostics, Labcorp

Specimen TypeBlood

Collection LocationAt Home or Lab Visit

Fasting RequiredNo

About Anemia Panel

The Anemia Panel offers a detailed look at iron status and red blood cell function to help determine the underlying cause of fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, or other symptoms related to low oxygen delivery. It combines nutrient markers like iron, ferritin, TIBC, and transferrin saturation with red blood cell metrics such as hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red cell size. This comprehensive approach helps identify different types of anemia, whether due to iron deficiency, chronic disease, blood loss, or nutrient imbalance, and can also flag early signs before full-blown anemia develops.

This panel is particularly valuable if you have symptoms of low energy, pale skin, heavy menstrual cycles, a vegetarian or restricted diet, or a known inflammatory or chronic condition. Elevated or low levels across these markers help differentiate between causes such as iron-deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic disease, or even iron overload. By combining nutritional and hematologic insights, the Anemia Panel not only diagnoses anemia but also guides effective treatment strategies to restore healthy oxygen transport and improve overall vitality.

10 Biomarkers Included

Total Iron

A mineral that powers oxygen transport, brain function, and energy, with deficiency and overload both linked to serious health risks.

Total Iron Binding Capacity

A measure of your body's ability to hold and transport iron.

Ferritin

A protein that stores iron in the body and helps assess iron levels, with abnormal values linked to deficiency, overload, or inflammation.

Transferrin Saturation

The percentage of transferrin, a blood protein that binds and transports iron, that is actually carrying iron. Elevated levels are a sign of too much iron in the blood or iron overload. Too low levels serve as a sensitive screening test for iron deficiency anemia.

MCH

The average amount of hemoglobin inside your red blood cells, which is essential for carrying oxygen throughout the body.

MCHC

The average concentration of hemoglobin in your red blood cells, which is crucial for carrying oxygen and other bodily functions.

RDW

A measure of the variation in size of red blood cells, which can impact their ability to deliver oxygen.

RBC Count

The number of red blood cells in a test sample. An abnormal level can be a result of anemia or clotting disorders.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen and signals anemia when levels are low.

Hematocrit

Proportion of blood made up of red blood cells, reflecting oxygen-carrying capacity and blood thickness.