Serum Ferritin

Indication: Comprehensive assessment of iron status and storage. Why it's needed: Differentiates between iron deficiency anemia, anemia of chronic disease, and iron overload.

Indication: Screens for G6PD deficiency, which can cause hemolytic anemia. Why it's needed: Helps identify patients at risk of hemolysis from certain medications, infections, or foods (e.g., fava beans).

Indication: Detects Wilson’s disease and other copper metabolism disorders. Why it's needed: Low levels suggest copper buildup in liver or brain, important for neurological and liver evaluations

Indication: Measures the amount of circulating iron. Why it's needed: Assists in diagnosing anemia, iron overload, or chronic illness.

Indication: Diagnoses iron deficiency anemia. Why it's needed: Evaluates iron levels, transport, and storage capacity to identify iron depletion.

Indication: Evaluates anemia or polycythemia related to kidney disease or bone marrow disorders. Why it's needed: Low or high EPO levels help explain abnormal red blood cell counts.

Indication: Measures blood’s ability to bind and transport iron. Why it's needed: Used to diagnose iron deficiency anemia or iron overload disorders.

Indication: Measures folate, essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell production. Why it's needed: Deficiency causes anemia, fatigue, and in pregnancy, increases risk of neural tube defects.