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.
Pregnancy may lead to anemia and needs to be ruled out as a cause of anemia. Laboratory tests for diagnosis of anemia. Diagnosis of anemia includes the following laboratory analyses and tests (1-5): A routine blood count. Blood sample taken from a vein in the arm is assessed for blood counts. Anemia is detected if the level of haemoglobin is lower than normal. There may be fewer red blood cells than normal.