How to determine the blood test for anemia

Many laymen do not know that diseases such as anemia can actually be clearly seen in the routine blood test report. However, many times, due to certain misunderstandings about the routine blood test for anemia, the diagnosis of anemia in the routine blood test report is not clear, which gives the disease an opportunity to take advantage. So how can we tell whether there is anemia in the indicators in the routine blood test report? Now we will give you an answer.

Several "arrows" often appear in the blood routine report, such as hemoglobin concentration of 125 (reference value: 110-150), mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration of 310g/L (reference value: 320-360), and mean platelet volume of 13.9fl (reference value: 7.0-11.0). In addition to the items mentioned above, there are also "coefficient of variation of red blood cell distribution width", "mean corpuscular volume" and so on. So how can we determine whether there is anemia or some disease based on these data?

Most people have no problem analyzing the results of routine blood tests. The main thing is to see whether anemia exists, and the value of "hemoglobin concentration (HGB)" is the main data for determining whether anemia exists.

The normal reference values ​​of hemoglobin for various populations are: normal adult women: 110-150g/L (11-15g/dL), men: 120-160g/L (12-16g/dL), newborns: 170-200g/L, children: 110-160g/L (12-14g/dL). Generally, anemia is considered when the hemoglobin level in adult males is less than 120g/L and that in adult females is less than 110g/L.

Clinically, a level below 110g/L is considered mild anemia. A level below 90 g/L is moderate anemia, and a level below 70 g/L is severe anemia.

Another data that can be used as a reference to see if anemia is present is the total red blood cell count (RBC). The main function of red blood cells is to transport oxygen. If the number of red blood cells in the blood is measured to be lower than normal, it may mean anemia. If the hemoglobin concentration HGB is lower than 110g/L at the same time, it can basically be judged as iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is what we usually call anemia. It is most common in women, pregnant women, infants, and the elderly. You don’t need to worry too much about iron deficiency anemia. Generally, you can take Iron Tablets to improve it. After one month, the hemoglobin will increase significantly. After two months, the hemoglobin concentration can be restored to above 110. In addition, eat more iron-containing foods in daily life.

After the above introduction, I believe that everyone can find the answer to whether you have anemia in the indicators reported by the routine blood test. Please continue to pay attention to your health issues and do not give the disease any chance to take advantage. At the same time, you should also master the routine blood test for anemia so that you can self-test at any time.