Anemia Test at Home - Book at an Affordable Cost

What is Anemia?

Anemia is defined as quantitative or qualitative reduction in hemoglobin or RBCs to a level that is insufficient to carry optimum oxygen to the body tissues which is necessary for performing various functions.

What is Anemia Test?

Anemia test is a general term that is used for a group of tests required for the diagnosis of anemia. Diagnosis of anemia may require the following test:

• CBC (Complete blood count): Most common test
• Peripheral blood smear
• Hemoglobin estimation
• Iron profile 
• Vitamin B12 level
• Folate level.

Additional tests may be required in certain situations, tests may include:

• LDH test
• Coombs test
• Bilirubin test
• Haptoglobin test
• Bone marrow examination.

Why Do I Need an Anemia Test?

Your health care provider may order test for evaluation of Anemia if you have following:

1.Signs and symptoms:

• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Difficulty in breathing
• Weakness  
• Irritation
• Unexplained drowsiness
• Pale skin
• Poor wound healing
• Lethargy
• Psychological abnormality
• Bone pain etc. 

2.After surgical procedures such as:

• Prosthetic heart valve replacement
• Gynecological operations
• Abdominal surgeries.

3.Monitoring Purposes such as in:

• Routine Health monitoring
• Patients on immunosuppressive therapy
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Patients on Chemotherapy
• Patients on Radiotherapy
• Patients with prolong intravenous catheterization
• Monitoring of treatment efficacy of drugs or their toxicity.

How to Prepare for Anemia Test at Home?

Follow these simple steps if you need a blood test for the evaluation of anemia:

• Take an appointment: Fix an appointment for anemia test in a diagnostic lab to avail home blood sample collection.
• Food: You can take your usual meals. Fasting is usually not required for Anemia test if done alone. However, if other tests such as fasting blood sugar is done in conjunction with anemia test, then fasting is required.
• Medications: Inform your doctor about all the drugs and supplements that you are currently taking. Certain drugs may alter the test results. Your doctor may advice some modifications before the test if required.
• Exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise before the test as it may alter test results. 
• Smoking:  Avoid smoking before the test as it may affect the test results.

What Is the Procedure for Anemia Test at Home?

The procedure of blood test for anemia includes the following steps:

• A phlebotomist will come at your home for blood sample collection according to the scheduled date and time.
• All aseptic precautions will be taken before the procedure begins.  
•  First a torniquet will be tied around your arm.
• Then a cotton swab soaked with 70% alcohol is used to clean/disinfect the injection site before needle insertion.
• Then a small needle will be inserted in the vein of your arm and required amount of blood is withdrawn from it and collected in a test tube. 
• Then the needle is removed and an adhesive sticker is placed on the puncture site to prevent it from infections.
• Sample is sent to laboratory for further processing and testing.

Cost of Anemia Test in Delhi?

Cost of Anemia tests depends upon many factors such as city and locality. Different diagnostic labs charges according to the quality of machines they have and the various offers that they are providing to their customers. Charges may also vary depending upon the type of test being done.

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre (GDIC), Rohini also known as GDIC or Ganesh lab is currently offering upto 50% discounts on various tests including Anemia blood tests.

Our centers are NABH accredited and equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists. We follow strict aseptic conditions to prevent transmission of infections.

Best Diagnostic Lab for Anemia Test in Delhi?

Ganesh lab (GDIC) is considered as the best diagnostic lab for Anemia blood test in Rohini, North-East Delhi. We have many branches in different locations of Delhi including Hari Nagar, Yamuna Vihar, Nangloi, Derawal Nagar and Mangol puri. 

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is now considered one of the most popular diagnostic labs in Delhi as: 

• We provide high standard quality services to our patients. 
• Free blood home sample collection.
• Well-trained technicians for home sample collection. 
• We also offer facilities of online reporting.
• Experience of 23+ years of services.
• Our labs are NABH certified. 
• Facility of latest cutting-edge technologies.
• Highly Skilled Radiologists and Pathologists
• Facility of emergency test services at night.
• Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority. 
• We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning. 
• Affordable Diagnostic lab with up to 50% discount on many tests. Currently, we are offering upto 50% discount on various types of blood tests.
• We are open 24X7 and 365 days.
• You can also avail free Consultation with our Pathologists & Radiologists regarding any blood test or imaging scans.
• Free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR.
• Lakhs of satisfied customers.

We are open on SUNDAYS.