Nutritional Anemia Panel Test
Short Name: Nutritional Anemia Panel
Nutritional Anemia Panel Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹4,200. Uses Spectrophotometry, Chemiluminescent Immunoassay, Electrical Impedance, VCS on Serum and Whole Blood samples. Results in Results are typically available within 24 hours.. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr Pasupathy Arumugam
Consultant Pathologist · Reg: 21521
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The Nutritional Anemia Panel Test is performed to evaluate the levels of essential nutrients in the body that are vital for red blood cell production. It includes a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to assess blood cell parameters, Serum Iron Studies to measure iron levels and transferrin saturation, Vitamin B12 to detect deficiencies that can lead to megaloblastic anemia, Folate for its role in DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation, and Ferritin to assess iron stores. This comprehensive assessment helps identify specific nutrient deficiencies causing anemia, guiding appropriate dietary or supplementation interventions.
- Test Code
- 1318
- Price
- ₹4,200
- Sample Type
- Serum and Whole Blood
- Result Time
- Results are typically available within 24 hours.
- Fasting Required
- Yes
- Method
- Spectrophotometry, Chemiluminescent Immunoassay, Electrical Impedance, VCS
Sample Collection
Overnight fasting and sampling before 12 noon is preferred. Avoid iron supplements for a minimum of 24 hours prior to specimen collection.
Method: Venipuncture
Laboratory Analysis
Standard venipuncture procedure is performed by a trained phlebotomist.
Report Delivery
Apply pressure to the puncture site to stop bleeding. Keep the area clean.
Timeline: Results are typically available within 24 hours.
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The Nutritional Anemia Panel Test is performed to evaluate the levels of essential nutrients in the body that are vital for red blood cell production. It includes a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to assess blood cell parameters, Serum Iron Studies to measure iron levels and transferrin saturation, Vitamin B12 to detect deficiencies that can lead to megaloblastic anemia, Folate for its role in DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation, and Ferritin to assess iron stores. This comprehensive assessment helps identify specific nutrient deficiencies causing anemia, guiding appropriate dietary or supplementation interventions.
How to Prepare
- Fast overnight for 8-12 hours
- Avoid iron supplements for at least 24 hours before the test
- Collect samples before 12 noon
- Wrap tubes in aluminium foil to protect from light
- Ship refrigerated, do not freeze
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr Pasupathy Arumugam — MBBS, MD (Pathology) · Reg. No. 21521
"This test is crucial for identifying nutrient deficiencies causing anemia, enabling targeted treatment to improve red blood cell production and overall health."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Hemolyzed samples
- Samples exposed to light
- Insufficient sample volume
- Incorrect tube type
Understanding Your Results
May indicate pernicious anemia or dietary deficiency, requiring supplementation or dietary changes.
Suggests folate deficiency anemia, often due to poor diet or malabsorption, treatable with folic acid supplements.
Points to iron deficiency anemia, which may be due to blood loss or inadequate intake, addressed with iron supplements.
High or low levels help differentiate between iron deficiency and other conditions like chronic disease.
Provides additional clues on anemia type and severity, such as low hemoglobin or altered red blood cell indices.
Consult a doctor if you experience symptoms like persistent fatigue, pale skin, or shortness of breath, or if test results show abnormalities. Immediate medical advice is recommended for severe anemia or rapid symptom onset.
Limitations
- ⚠Results may vary based on laboratory methods
- ⚠Does not diagnose all types of anemia
- ⚠May require additional tests for confirmation
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minor bruising at the puncture site
- ●Slight pain during blood draw
- ●Rare risk of infection or dizziness
Interfering Factors
- ●Hemolysis of the sample
- ●Exposure to light (for folate/Vitamin B12)
- ●Recent intake of iron supplements
- ●Non-fasting state
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