Hi all! Halloween themed blood question:
I usually get my blood stats checked once a year to see if I have any deficiencies. Nothing so far, but since the tests I do seem to vary from year to year, depending on the doctor I see, I'd like to learn more about what I'm checking for, as well as what I might suggest for them to look at.
This is what I've looked at the past two years
Järn = Iron | B = Blood | P = Plasma
2009
B-Hb
P-Homocystein, total
P-Järn
P-Kobalamin
B-Folat, total
P-Ferritin
P-Tyreotropin (TSH)
2008
B-Hb
B-MCV
B-MCH
B-MCHC
P-Järn
P-Ferrin
P-TIBC
P-Kobalamin
B-Folat, total
The list above is in Swedish, but I assume that much of it is medicine speak - correct me if I'm wrong and I'll try to translate. What else might you want to check up prophylactically in case the doc isn't too familiar with a vegan diet?
I've looked about for an medical / nutritional resource on blood tests for vegans, but haven't found one. If I've overlooked it, please let me know.
Cheers!
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