apollo

Login

Home
Lab-Tests specific Q&A
Hemoglobin
Bone Marrow
Can blood tests cause anemia in children?

Can blood tests cause anemia in children?

Banner

Can blood tests cause anemia in children?

No, single blood tests cannot cause anemia in children.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

Share

Related Questions

Could anemia be diagnosed from CBC test results?

Yes anemia can be diagnosed through a blood test. Your doctor will conduct a complete blood count to detect how your cells are functioning normally and carrying oxygen to all parts of the body.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

Share

Is it reasonable to be sedated during a bone marrow biopsy?

Yes, one gets a local anesthesia before the bone marrow test to numb that area during aspriation/biopsy. Without the local anesthesia it will be very difficult to perform this test and it is also not advisable to do it without local anesthesia.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

Share

What are the names of some common blood tests?

CBC, KFT, LFT and HBA1C

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

Share

What happens if hemoglobin is decreased to 6?

A normal hemoglobin level is 13.2-16.6 grams per deciliter (g/dL) for males and 11.6-15 g/dL for females. If your hemoglobin levels are 6 then it is very low and you must consult a doctor immediately.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

Share

What is pancytopenia?

If you have leukemia, your blood cells count will likely show higher than usual levels of white blood cells, which include leukemic cells. You may also have lower than usual red blood cell and platelet cell counts. If all three types are low, this is known as pancytopenia

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

Share

Hemoglobin

Hb Test, Hb

Reports: Same Day
No preparation required

book a lab test

Get medicines delivered in 2 hrs

Access past pharmacy bills for easy reorder.