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Anaemia is defined as a reduction of the number of circulating red blood cells to below a certain threshold level. It can also be described as a low haemoglobin concentration or a low volume of packed red cells¹. Renal anaemia refers to anaemia that is secondary to chronic kidney disease. Renal anaemia has numerous debilitating symptoms, but diagnosis can only be confirmed through blood tests. Various tests are available to aid diagnosis of renal anaemia, assess renal function and test for the presence of comorbidities.

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Diagnostic tests in renal anaemia

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References

1. NAAC (National Anemia Action Council) Anemia monograph. Available at http://anemia.org/professionals/monograph/ [Accessed December 2006]