Anaemia Basic
- No referral needed
- 1000+ collection points
- Results typically within 2 working days
- Every result reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor
Product description
A first broad test for fatigue, breathlessness or a previously low haemoglobin. It assesses the blood count, iron status, vitamin B12, folate and possible inflammatory activity.
Anaemia Basic is a blood test measuring 9 biomarkers, reviewed by a doctor.
Nine biomarkers. One blood draw.
All 9 biomarkers with a short description. The laboratory reference values always lead.
Anaemia Basic5 biomarkers | |
|---|---|
| Blood count | Haemoglobin, MCV, red cells, platelets and white cells. |
| Iron panel | Ferritin, iron, transferrin, iron binding capacity and saturation. |
| Vitamin B12 | Needed to produce red blood cells. |
| Folate (B11) | Works with B12 in the production of red blood cells. |
| CRP | Inflammation can be a cause and can also affect the result. |
With every result, your personal report includes an explanation from our doctor.
Three steps to your report
- 1
Order online
Choose Anaemia Basic and your collection point. You receive your lab form by email.
- 2
Blood draw at a collection point
At one of the 1000+ collection points, no referral needed.
- 3
Results with an explanation from our doctor
Typically within 2 working days, reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor.
Insight, explained by our doctor.
A personal report with an explanation from our doctor, and all your results in one secure place.
Personal report
With an explanation from our doctor for your results. Reference values always come from the laboratory.
Reviewed by a doctor
Every result reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor, measured in ISO 15189 accredited laboratories.
Your dashboard
All results in one secure place. Your progress visible with every test.
Will this test tell me the cause of my anaemia?
Not always. Anaemia has varied causes, from a shortage of iron, vitamin B12 or folate to blood loss, chronic inflammation or a bone marrow condition. This test covers the most common causes and gives direction. Not every cause can be shown by blood testing.
How does this differ from Anaemia Extended?
Extended contains everything in Basic and adds kidney function plus values that can point to accelerated breakdown of red blood cells. That is mainly useful when anaemia has already been established or when an earlier test gave no explanation. Extended also passes the 225 euro threshold, so the blood draw fee is waived.
Do I need to fast?
Fasting is not required for this test. If you take iron tablets, please mention this during the intake: they can temporarily affect the iron values.
Why does a anaemia test include CRP?
Longer standing inflammation can itself cause anaemia and at the same time push ferritin up. Without CRP, a normal ferritin could then be falsely reassuring. CRP helps read the iron status correctly.
How quickly will I have the result?
Usually within 2 working days of the blood draw. You receive your report with an explanation from a registered doctor by secure email.
Ready for insight into your health?
Anaemia Basic · 9 biomarkers · results typically within 2 working days