Anemia Profile Test - Maxi

Anemia Profile Test - Maxi Overview

The anaemia profile test—maxi is a detailed blood test that diagnoses anaemia by assessing red blood cells, iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid levels. It identifies deficiencies or abnormalities, aiding accurate diagnosis and treatment. It’s beneficial for expectant mothers, chronic illness patients, and those with anaemia symptoms.

Decrease in hemoglobin level or number of red blood cells (RBC) leads to anaemia. This affect oxygen carrying capacity of blood to various tissues and organs. Commonest cause is nutritional deficiency of iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid  
This can be due to either a lack of these substances in the diet, an increased loss that cannot be compensated by diet alone or an increased unmet demand during pregnancy and lactation.
Few of hereditary haemolytic anaemias include Hemoglobinopathies (Thalassemia's, Sickle cell anaemia etc.), enzyme deficiency disorders (G6PD deficiency).
Acquired Haemolytic Anaemias like Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemias, Microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia are also common in Indian Population.
Common symptoms of anaemia include difficulty in fatigue, weakness, tiredness, irritability, headache, shortness of breath.
Anaemia Profile-Maxi includes both basic & specialised tests to identify anaemia and  its cause

When a person's haemoglobin or red blood cells are below average, anaemia occurs. You will always feel worn out and weak if you have anaemia. There are various types of anaemia. The severity of the condition affects the symptoms. Anyone can experience mild or transient anaemia.

It can occur in people who routinely donate blood, during menstruation, or during pregnancy. Chronic renal illness, cancer, persistent inflammation, or significant blood loss from the stomach can all contribute to chronic anaemia. Anaemia is a potentially serious medical condition. It requires prompt treatment.

Anemia Profile is a blood diagnostic test. It evaluates the levels of key blood constituents. An iron shortage or a condition where the body is unable to create sufficient red blood cells to carry oxygen to every region of the body is the most typical cause of anaemia. Numerous medical disorders are brought on by this. These include weariness, wooziness, and insomnia.

The anaemia profile enables the detection of blood abnormalities and comprises the following -

• Haemoglobin.
• C-Reactive Protein.
• The packed cell volume.
• Total leukocyte count.
• Platelet Count.
• Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
• Undeveloped granulocytes.
• The number of reticulocytes.
• Mean Corpuscular Volume.
• Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin.
• Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration.
• Red cell distribution width.
• Total Iron-Binding Capacity.
• Folic acid.
• Vitamin B12.

Who should do the Anemia Profile-Maxi?

The following individuals may benefit from an anaemia profile test -

• Expectant mothers.
• Women in menstruation.
• Acute blood loss brought on by an operation or an injury.
• Those who have endured a long-term illness.
• Babies and young children because of a lack of iron-rich meals.
• People with anaemia.

Written by: Dr. T Priya MBBS, DCP, MD Pathology