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Anemia Testing in Ohio

Anemia Testing can be ordered without a referral, and this guide covers what to expect. Anemia testing helps evaluate for conditions that cause a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or a lower-than-normal amount of hemoglobin.

Typical turnaround1-3 business days

Price range$169

PreparationFollow the lab's instructions.

Sample typeBlood draw at a collection lab

ReferralNo referral required

What this test is

This panel of tests assesses various components related to red blood cells and oxygen transport. It is used to help determine the cause of anemia, which is a condition characterized by a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.

What it measures

Hemoglobin — the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen
Hematocrit — the proportion of red blood cells to the total blood volume
Red Blood Cell Count (RBC) — the number of red blood cells in a given volume of blood
Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) — the average size of red blood cells
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH) — the average amount of hemoglobin per red blood cell
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) — the average concentration of hemoglobin in red blood cells
Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) — the variation in red blood cell size

What the test involves

A healthcare professional will collect a blood sample, typically from a vein in your arm. The sample is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.

Why it is often ordered

Clinicians often order anemia testing when a patient presents with symptoms like fatigue, weakness, or pale skin. It can also be used to monitor individuals with known chronic conditions that may affect red blood cell production.

Preparation

Follow any specific instructions provided by the laboratory regarding preparation for your blood draw. Some tests may require fasting.

How results are reported

Your results will indicate the levels of various blood components. Reference ranges, which are the typical values expected for healthy individuals, vary between laboratories.

Before you go

Specific preparation instructions
How to interpret your results
When to expect your results

Cities

Anemia Testing in Ohio communities

Choose your city for local context and to request this test.

Cincinnati1,712,287Anemia Testing Cleveland1,683,059Anemia Testing Columbus1,556,848Anemia Testing Dayton709,300Anemia Testing Akron546,549Anemia Testing Toledo490,832Anemia Testing Youngstown363,541Anemia Testing Canton277,741Anemia Testing Lorain186,500Anemia Testing Middletown95,296Anemia Testing Springfield85,121Anemia Testing Parma80,880Anemia Testing Newark78,447Anemia Testing Mansfield74,021Anemia Testing Lima69,440Anemia Testing Hamilton63,127Anemia Testing Kettering57,503Anemia Testing Elyria52,853Anemia Testing Cuyahoga Falls50,906Anemia Testing Lakewood50,841Anemia Testing Euclid49,382Anemia Testing Dublin48,613Anemia Testing Mentor47,369Anemia Testing Beavercreek46,320Anemia Testing Strongsville46,187Anemia Testing Cleveland Heights45,267Anemia Testing Fairfield44,550Anemia Testing Huber Heights42,650Anemia Testing Grove City41,025Anemia Testing Delaware41,004Anemia Testing Lancaster40,360Anemia Testing Findlay40,323Anemia Testing Reynoldsburg39,803Anemia Testing Warren39,334Anemia Testing Westerville38,960Anemia Testing Upper Arlington36,566Anemia Testing Marion36,053Anemia Testing Gahanna35,626Anemia Testing Hilliard35,530Anemia Testing Brunswick35,272Anemia Testing North Ridgeville34,883Anemia Testing Stow34,556Anemia Testing Fairborn34,398Anemia Testing Mason34,337Anemia Testing Westlake34,049Anemia Testing North Olmsted32,371Anemia Testing Massillon32,199Anemia Testing North Royalton31,150Anemia Testing Bowling Green30,715Anemia Testing Austintown30,179Anemia Testing Garfield Heights29,585Anemia Testing Shaker Heights29,197Anemia Testing Kent27,912Anemia Testing Green27,267Anemia Testing Wooster26,753Anemia Testing Troy26,093Anemia Testing Medina26,011Anemia Testing Xenia25,411Anemia Testing Barberton25,309Anemia Testing Sandusky25,066Anemia Testing