Part 1:
What are some causes of iron deficiency anemia? What are some food sources with iron?
Part 2:
Some of the tests to diagnose iron deficiency anemia include CBC, serum iron, iron-binding capacity, and serum ferritin. Occasionally, a bone marrow biopsy is done.
What do each of these tests detect? Why are these tests done?
Part 3:
What are some blood tests used to diagnose anemia?
A low hemoglobin level is a sign of anemia. The patient is going to have poor oxygen carrying capacity. They may be pale, have fatigue, or have shortness of breath. There are many causes of a low hemoglobin. What are some of the causes?
What does the hematocrit tell you?