The cost of a childâs passport is also going up to $57, an increase of $20, if ordered domestically. Itâll cost $100 if the childâs application is processed outside Canada.
Often, the first test used to diagnose anemia is a complete blood count (CBC). The CBC measures many parts of your blood. This test checks your hemoglobin and hematocrit (hee-MAT-oh-crit) levels. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body. Hematocrit is a measure of how much space red blood cells take up in your blood. A low level of hemoglobin or hematocrit is a sign of anemia.
Blood count: This test measures the amount of hemoglobin, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in your blood. Results may indicate you have anemia, which commonly occurs in lupus. Low white blood cell counts may occur as well. This blood test determines the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a tube.