Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Quick responses please? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Dragonfang93 Posted at 1:07 am on July 8, 2009 I'm writing a novel called Seashells and Starfish, and one of my characters passed out. I want to make it so he has an iron deficiency, but I'm not sure of A) How people find that out, and B) If its from a blood test, how long the results take to come back to the ER. Anyone know the answers to these?

Replies melodramatic Posted at 7:12 pm on July 8, 2009 A full blood count would likely reveal microcytic anemia [2] See Me Now Posted at 12:15 pm on July 8, 2009 Quote: from xBeautifulTragedyx at 10:41 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from See Me Now at 7:05 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from xBeautifulTragedyx at 1:14 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from See Me Now at 3:11 am on July 8, 2009 It's a blood test, but if it's an iron deficiency, it's really easy. Have you ever given blood? They prick your finger and squeeze a drop into this solution, and depending on how fast it falls, that says what your iron levels are. Use google to figure out what the solution is.   Couldn't have said it better. Just in case you didn't know, I like you. You're an awesome person and I enjoy your posts/topics a whole lot. Your personality is like, magnetic, even over the internet. And you're gorgeous too, no homo. Hey, thanks! Don't thank me, I just thought you should know. xBeautifulTragedyx Posted at 10:41 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from See Me Now at 7:05 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from xBeautifulTragedyx at 1:14 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from See Me Now at 3:11 am on July 8, 2009 It's a blood test, but if it's an iron deficiency, it's really easy. Have you ever given blood? They prick your finger and squeeze a drop into this solution, and depending on how fast it falls, that says what your iron levels are. Use google to figure out what the solution is.    Couldn't have said it better. Just in case you didn't know, I like you. You're an awesome person and I enjoy your posts/topics a whole lot. Your personality is like, magnetic, even over the internet. And you're gorgeous too, no homo. Hey, thanks!   See Me Now Posted at 5:05 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from xBeautifulTragedyx at 1:14 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from See Me Now at 3:11 am on July 8, 2009 It's a blood test, but if it's an iron deficiency, it's really easy. Have you ever given blood? They prick your finger and squeeze a drop into this solution, and depending on how fast it falls, that says what your iron levels are. Use google to figure out what the solution is. Couldn't have said it better. Just in case you didn't know, I like you. You're an awesome person and I enjoy your posts/topics a whole lot. Your personality is like, magnetic, even over the internet. And you're gorgeous too, no homo. Muddbutt Posted at 1:33 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from ToyJetpack at 1:08 am on July 8, 2009 Gooooooogle. this. blackbandaid Posted at 1:16 am on July 8, 2009 It can be called anaemia, which sounds cooler. xBeautifulTragedyx Posted at 1:14 am on July 8, 2009 Quote: from See Me Now at 3:11 am on July 8, 2009 It's a blood test, but if it's an iron deficiency, it's really easy. Have you ever given blood? They prick your finger and squeeze a drop into this solution, and depending on how fast it falls, that says what your iron levels are. Use google to figure out what the solution is. Couldn't have said it better. Savannahalynn Posted at 1:13 am on July 8, 2009 OH AND NO it doesnt take hours. it takes about 2 mins. Savannahalynn Posted at 1:12 am on July 8, 2009 yeah, i found out when i went to give blood. theyre all " uhm sorry, but you cant give blood your 2 points below the normal level" mind you this was after i ate a MASSIVE steak. how low are my levels normally :[ nzdude Posted at 1:12 am on July 8, 2009 blood test that takes a few hours. See Me Now Posted at 1:11 am on July 8, 2009 It's a blood test, but if it's an iron deficiency, it's really easy. Have you ever given blood? They prick your finger and squeeze a drop into this solution, and depending on how fast it falls, that says what your iron levels are. Use google to figure out what the solution is. biccyboo Posted at 1:09 am on July 8, 2009 I'm pretty sure it's a blood test, and it would take at least a few hours. But you wouldn't have to specify time necessarily would you? But yeah... Look it up to be certain. Norman Douglas Posted at 1:09 am on July 8, 2009 agreed. trust in the google. over live wire. duh ToyJetpack Posted at 1:08 am on July 8, 2009 Gooooooogle. All 14 previous replies displayed.