These are the tests to diagnose iron deficiency anemia –

• Often, the first test used to diagnose anemia is a complete blood count (CBC). The CBC measures many parts of your blood. This test checks your hemoglobin and hematocrit levels.
• Red blood cell size and color. With iron deficiency anemia, red blood cells are smaller and paler in color than normal.
• Hematocrit. This is the percentage of your blood volume made up by red blood cells. Normal levels are generally between 35.5 and 44.9 percent for adult women and 38.3 to 48.6 percent for adult men. These values may change depending on your age.
• Hemoglobin. Lower than normal hemoglobin levels indicate anemia. The normal hemoglobin range is generally defined as 13.2 to 16.6 grams (g) of hemoglobin per deciliter (dL) of blood for men and 11.6 to 15. g/dL for women.
• Ferritin. This protein helps store iron in your body, and a low level of ferritin usually indicates a low level of stored iron.

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