🏷️ Hematology
💰 Estimated Cost: ৳ ৯০০ - ৳ ২,৫০০
Anemia & Thalassemia
🩺 Common Clinical Symptoms:
Pale skin and tongue, extreme tiredness, shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness, brittle nails, fast heartbeat, delayed growth in children.
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Primary & Essential Diagnostic Tests
These initial diagnostic tests are prescribed at the onset of symptoms for initial screening and triage:
1. CBC with PBF (Peripheral Blood Film)\n2. Hemoglobin (Hb%) level
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Confirmatory & Specialized Advanced Tests
These secondary confirmatory tests help identify organ involvement, stage, and specialized therapeutic path:
1. Hemoglobin Electrophoresis (HPLC - Confirmatory test for Thalassemia carrier / trait)\n2. Serum Ferritin (Iron store marker)\n3. Serum Iron & TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)\n4. Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid
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⏱️ Sample Collection Preparation & Rules
Fasting not required for CBC or Hb Electrophoresis. For Serum Iron/Ferritin, 12-hour fasting is preferred and avoid iron tablets 24 hours prior.
⚠️ Clinical Advisory
Doctors may customize test orders based on specific patient health profiles and comorbidities. Always review findings with a certified physician.