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.
If your doctor suspects that your anemia is due to an iron deficiency, she may order an iron panel, a blood test that measures the level of iron in your blood. This test is often used when your doctor believes that your iron deficiency is caused by blood loss, such as bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract.