--- title: Comprehensive Anemia Workup type: panel id: comprehensive-anemia url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-anemia-panel" price_usd: 169.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 175.99 tests_included: 8 biomarkers_measured: 23 category: Iron & Anemia sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "3–5 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=comprehensive-anemia-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Comprehensive Anemia Workup > Comprehensive Anemia Workup bundles 8 tests — CBC with Differential, Immature Red Blood Cell Test and Ferritin plus 5 more — for $169.99 all-in (about $21.25 per test). Fast 8–12 hours before the draw; results post in 3–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; one draw at Quest or Labcorp. *Pinpoint the cause of your anemia* ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $169.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($175.99 all-in) | | Versus buying separately | $273.92 for the 8 tests individually — the panel saves 38% | | Tests included | 8 | | Biomarkers measured | 23 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 3–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | ## What does the Comprehensive Anemia Workup cover? 8 tests covering iron deficiency, B12/folate deficiency, hemolysis, and bone marrow response — the complete anemia investigation. Anemia has many causes, and standard screening with just a CBC often leaves the question unanswered. This panel systematically investigates every major category. The CBC with Differential identifies the type of anemia (microcytic, macrocytic, normocytic). The Reticulocyte Count reveals whether the bone marrow is responding appropriately. Ferritin and Iron/TIBC assess iron stores and transport — the most common deficiency. B12 and Folate screen for the nutritional causes of macrocytic anemia. Haptoglobin detects hemolytic anemia (red blood cell destruction). LDH provides another marker of hemolysis and tissue damage. Together, these tests cover iron deficiency, B12/folate deficiency, anemia of chronic disease, and hemolytic anemia — giving your provider a clear diagnosis pathway. **Clinical use:** Deep anemia workup: CBC, Ferritin, Iron + TIBC, Reticulocyte Count, Vitamin B12, Folate, Hemoglobin Electrophoresis, Haptoglobin. Catches less common causes beyond simple nutritional deficiency. ## Who should order it? Anyone with anemia not responding to iron/B12 supplementation, suspected hemolytic anemia, family history of sickle cell or thalassemia, unexplained microcytic anemia despite normal iron studies, complex anemia workup. ## Tests included | Test | Biomarkers | Standalone price | CPT | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CBC with Differential](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential) | 14 (WBC, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, …) | $21.99 | 85025 | | [Immature Red Blood Cell Test](https://www.test-well.com/tests/reticulocyte-count) | 1 (Reticulocyte Count) | $19.99 | 85045 | | [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin) | 1 (Ferritin) | $24.99 | 82728 | | [Iron & TIBC](https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-and-tibc) | 3 (Iron, TIBC, Iron Saturation %) | $25.99 | 83540, 83550 | | [Vitamin B12](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-b12) | 1 (Vitamin B12) | $25.99 | 82607 | | [Folate (Vitamin B9)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/folate) | 1 (Folate) | $32.99 | 82746 | | [Haptoglobin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/haptoglobin-test) | 1 (Haptoglobin) | $101.99 | 83010 | | [LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ldh-test) | 1 (LDH) | $19.99 | 83615 | ## Price by lab | Lab | Panel price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $169.99 | $175.99 | Choose at checkout | | Labcorp | $169.99 | $175.99 | Choose at checkout | ## How much does a Comprehensive Anemia Workup cost? A Comprehensive Anemia Workup costs $169.99 at TestWell — $175.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $169.99 | $175.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | ## How do you prepare? Fasting for 12 hours required for accurate iron results. Water is okay. ## Related conditions - [Iron deficiency anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D50.9) - Hemolytic anemia (D58.9) - Sickle cell trait (D57.3) - Thalassemia (D56.9) ## Common questions about the Comprehensive Anemia Workup ### What's included in the Comprehensive Anemia Panel? [CBC](https://www.test-well.com/tests/cbc-with-differential), [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/ferritin), [Iron + TIBC](https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-and-tibc), Reticulocyte Count (bone marrow response), [B12](https://www.test-well.com/tests/vitamin-b12), Folate, Hemoglobin Electrophoresis (genetic anemias), and Haptoglobin (hemolysis marker). 8 individual tests covering nutritional, hereditary, and destruction-related anemia causes. ### How is this different from the Baseline Anemia Panel? [Baseline Anemia Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/anemia-panel) at $75 covers nutritional causes (5 tests). Comprehensive Anemia Panel adds Reticulocyte Count (bone marrow function), Hemoglobin Electrophoresis (hereditary anemias like thalassemia and sickle cell), and Haptoglobin (hemolytic anemia detection). Use this when basic anemia workup is normal but anemia persists. ### What does Hemoglobin Electrophoresis detect? Identifies abnormal hemoglobin variants: HbS (sickle cell), HbC, HbE, beta-thalassemia, alpha-thalassemia. Essential when microcytic anemia doesn't respond to iron and there's possible African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, or Southeast Asian ancestry. ### How much does the Comprehensive Anemia Panel cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Comprehensive Anemia Panel is $169.99. Ordering the same tests separately would be about $240. Quest Direct lists comparable bundles at $300, walk-in hospital labs typically bill $700-1100 without insurance. ### Do I need to fast? Yes — 8-12 hours of fasting (water only) for accurate Iron + TIBC. Hold iron supplements for 24 hours before draw. ### When should I order this vs the Baseline Anemia Panel? Start with [Baseline Anemia Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/anemia-panel) for first-time workup. Order Comprehensive when: anemia persists despite supplementation, family history of hereditary anemia, suspected hemolysis (jaundice, dark urine), or unexplained microcytic anemia with normal iron studies. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=comprehensive-anemia-panel&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. One draw at any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center covers every test in the panel. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 3–5 business days. ## Related - [Baseline Anemia Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/anemia-panel) — 5 tests · $74.99 - [All Iron & Anemia tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/iron-anemia) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-anemia-panel Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.