What Is Microcytic Anemia?
9. Diagnosis
In many cases, microcytic anemia is not noticed until the patient’s blood is being analyzed for something else. When it has been detected, further tests will be required and this will usually mean a peripheral blood smear. This will help to determine the exact type of microcytic anemia that the patient has.
Once the exact type has been diagnosed, it will then be necessary to look for an underlying cause of the condition. This will mean further blood tests, and this will likely mean stool and urine samples in addition to further blood tests. Imaging tests might also be requested.
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