Hemolytic Anemia Care in NJ, CT, and MD

The first step toward diagnosis involves assessing the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and family medical history. This evaluation helps identify whether hemolytic anemia may be caused by genetic factors or related illnesses. Physicians also may order one or more tests, including:

• Urine test: Hemoglobin and iron are two elements of red blood cells. Urine holds a certain amount of these elements, and testing can determine if their levels in the urine are healthy or abnormal. If a urine test shows a lack of hemoglobin or iron, this can indicate the presence of hemolytic
• Complete blood count (CBC) test: Doctors use this blood test to look at red and white blood cell counts and platelet levels. Patients with hemolytic anemia typically have a lower-than-normal red blood cell count.
• Additional blood tests: If a CBC indicates that the patient may have an anemic disorder, additional blood testing can determine the type and severity of the patient’s condition.
• Bone marrow biopsy: Using a small needle, doctors take a sample of the patient’s bone marrow, typically from a large joint in the body. This sample shows the number of a patient’s red blood cells in the marrow, where blood cells are formed. If a sample shows a low count of red blood cells, the patient most likely has an anemic condition.