Hemolytic Anemia Panel

The Hemolytic Anemia Panel analyzes genes that are associated with congenital dyserythropoietic anemia, red blood cell enzymopathies, red blood cell membrane disorders, complement mediated hemolytic anemia, erythrocytosis, methemoglobinemia, and heme oxygenase deficiency. These conditions are characterized by anemia, abnormal red blood cell shape or quantity, jaundice, hematuria, iron overload, and in some cases lymphadenopathy, hepatosplenomegaly, and gallstones. Given the clinical overlap between these conditions, comprehensive testing enables a more efficient evaluation of multiple conditions based on a single indication for testing. This test may establish a genetic diagnosis, which would eliminate the need for serial gene testing. A genetic diagnosis may guide medical management, enabling a clinician to determine the need for additional evaluations, screenings, and procedures.