Which test can be used to detect haemolytic Anaemia
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Complete Blood Count Test (CBC)
The Complete Blood Count (CBC) test is the most common and reliable test used to detect haemolytic anaemia. It measures the number of red cells, white cells and platelets in the blood. It also measures the amount of haemoglobin in the red cells and the size of the red cells. The results of the CBC will show if the number of red cells is lower than normal, if the amount of haemoglobin is low, or if the red cells are smaller than normal.
Reticulocyte Count
The Reticulocyte Count test is also used to help diagnose haemolytic anaemia. This test measures the number of immature red cells in the blood. An increase in the number of reticulocytes usually indicates that the body is trying to replace lost red cells.
Blood Smear Test
The Blood Smear Test is a test that looks at a sample of blood under a microscope. It can be used to look for abnormalities in the shape or size of the red cells, or to look for the presence of abnormal white cells or platelets. The Blood Smear Test can also detect signs of haemolysis, which is the destruction of red cells.
Haptoglobin Test
The Haptoglobin Test is a test that measures the haptoglobin levels in the blood. Haptoglobin is a protein that binds to haemoglobin, which is the oxygen-carrying pigment in red cells. If the haptoglobin levels are low, this suggests that the red cells are being destroyed and haemolysis is occurring.
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
The Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) is a test that looks for antibodies that are attacking the red cells. A positive result on the DAT suggests that the body is producing antibodies against its own red cells, which can be a sign of haemolytic anaemia.
The Complete Blood Count (CBC) test is the most common and reliable test used to detect haemolytic anaemia. It measures the number of red cells, white cells and platelets in the blood. It also measures the amount of haemoglobin in the red cells and the size of the red cells. The results of the CBC will show if the number of red cells is lower than normal, if the amount of haemoglobin is low, or if the red cells are smaller than normal.
Reticulocyte Count
The Reticulocyte Count test is also used to help diagnose haemolytic anaemia. This test measures the number of immature red cells in the blood. An increase in the number of reticulocytes usually indicates that the body is trying to replace lost red cells.
Blood Smear Test
The Blood Smear Test is a test that looks at a sample of blood under a microscope. It can be used to look for abnormalities in the shape or size of the red cells, or to look for the presence of abnormal white cells or platelets. The Blood Smear Test can also detect signs of haemolysis, which is the destruction of red cells.
Haptoglobin Test
The Haptoglobin Test is a test that measures the haptoglobin levels in the blood. Haptoglobin is a protein that binds to haemoglobin, which is the oxygen-carrying pigment in red cells. If the haptoglobin levels are low, this suggests that the red cells are being destroyed and haemolysis is occurring.
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)
The Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT) is a test that looks for antibodies that are attacking the red cells. A positive result on the DAT suggests that the body is producing antibodies against its own red cells, which can be a sign of haemolytic anaemia.