Aplastic Anemia Test

Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder where the bone marrow fails to produce enough new blood cells — red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This condition can lead to fatigue, frequent infections, and abnormal bleeding. Laboratory testing plays a key role in detecting abnormal blood counts, guiding diagnosis, and supporting ongoing monitoring when aplastic anemia is suspected or confirmed.

Ulta Lab Tests makes it easy to order aplastic anemia-related blood tests online. Whether you are a patient seeking clarity, a caregiver looking for answers, or a clinician monitoring progress, these tests provide fast, reliable insights.


Signs, Symptoms & Related Conditions

Common symptoms and conditions that may prompt aplastic anemia testing include:

  • General symptoms: fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath

  • Bleeding & bruising: frequent nosebleeds, bleeding gums, easy bruising, prolonged bleeding from cuts

  • Infections: frequent or severe infections due to low white blood cell counts

  • Skin findings: pale skin, pinpoint red spots (petechiae)

  • Differential conditions: other forms of anemia (iron deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency), leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome


Why These Tests Matter

Blood tests are essential for evaluating possible aplastic anemia. They measure red blood cell, white blood cell, and platelet counts, as well as bone marrow function indicators.

  • What they can do: Detect low blood counts, support early suspicion, monitor trends over time.

  • What they cannot do: Confirm aplastic anemia alone — diagnosis may require a bone marrow biopsy and specialist evaluation.

Testing helps doctors rule out other causes of low blood counts, track disease progression, and assess treatment response.


How the Testing Process Works

Getting tested with Ulta Lab Tests is simple:

  1. Order your test securely online.

  2. Visit a nearby lab for a quick blood draw (no doctor’s visit required).

  3. Receive your results online, usually within 24–48 hours.

Note: Some tests may require fasting or special preparation. See individual test instructions for details.


Interpreting Results

Low counts of red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets can suggest aplastic anemia or other conditions. However, blood test results are just one part of the diagnostic process. A hematologist may recommend further evaluation, such as a bone marrow biopsy, to confirm the diagnosis. Always review your results with a qualified healthcare provider for accurate interpretation.


FAQs

1. What is aplastic anemia?
Aplastic anemia is a condition where the bone marrow fails to make enough new blood cells, leading to fatigue, infections, and bleeding problems.

2. Can a blood test alone diagnose aplastic anemia?
No. Blood tests provide important information but a bone marrow biopsy is usually required for confirmation.

3. How quickly will I get my results?
Most results are available within 24–48 hours, depending on the test.

4. Do I need a doctor’s referral to order these tests?
No referral is needed. You can order directly through Ulta Lab Tests, but results should always be reviewed with your healthcare provider.


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The Complete Blood Count with Differential and Platelets Test is a comprehensive blood test that checks red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets. The differential analyzes types of white blood cells to detect infections, anemia, clotting abnormalities, immune conditions, and certain cancers. This essential test is often ordered for routine health exams, diagnosis, and monitoring treatment progress.

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Also Known As: CBC Test, CBC with Differential and Platelets Test, CBC w/Diff and Platelets Test, Full Blood Count Test, Complete Blood Count Test

The Vitamin B12 Micronutrient Test measures blood levels of vitamin B12, essential for red blood cell production, nerve health, and DNA synthesis. Deficiency can cause anemia, fatigue, neurological issues, and cognitive changes. This test helps identify dietary deficiencies, absorption problems, or related health conditions, supporting diagnosis and ongoing management of overall wellness.

Patient must be 18 years of age or older.
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Also Known As: B12 Test, Cobalamin Test

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The Vitamin B12 Test measures cobalamin levels in blood to evaluate nutritional health, red blood cell production, and nervous system function. Low B12 can cause anemia, fatigue, weakness, memory problems, and nerve damage, while high levels may indicate liver or kidney disease. Doctors use this test to detect B12 deficiency, monitor treatment, and assess malabsorption conditions like pernicious anemia, Crohn’s disease, or celiac disease.

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Also Known As: B12 Test, Cobalamin Test

The ANA Screen IFA with Reflex to Titer and Pattern Test detects antinuclear antibodies in blood to evaluate autoimmune activity. If positive, further testing identifies antibody concentration (titer) and fluorescence pattern, helping diagnose conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or Sjögren’s syndrome. Doctors order this test to investigate symptoms such as joint pain, fatigue, rash, or swelling and to guide treatment for autoimmune and connective tissue disorders.

Also Known As: ANA Test, Antinuclear Antibody Screen Test

The Epstein-Barr Virus Antibody (EBV) Panel detects antibodies to EBV, including VCA IgM, VCA IgG, and EBNA IgG, to determine current, recent, or past infection. EBV causes infectious mononucleosis and has links to chronic fatigue and certain cancers. Doctors order this test for patients with fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, or fatigue. Results help identify stage of infection, confirm diagnosis, and guide clinical management of EBV-related illness.

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Also Known As: EBV Antibody Test, EBV Ab Test, EBV Test, EBV Antibody Panel

The Iron Micronutrient Test measures blood iron levels to evaluate nutritional status and detect deficiencies or excess. Iron is essential for hemoglobin production, oxygen transport, energy metabolism, and immune function. This test helps identify anemia, iron overload, absorption issues, or dietary imbalances, supporting diagnosis and management of overall health and vital body functions.

Patient must be 18 years of age or older.
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Also Known As: Serum Iron Test, Serum Fe Test

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The Iron Total Test measures iron levels in blood to evaluate nutritional status, red blood cell production, and overall metabolic health. Abnormal levels may indicate iron deficiency anemia, chronic blood loss, or poor absorption, while high levels may suggest hemochromatosis, liver disease, or iron overload. Doctors use this test to investigate fatigue, weakness, or pallor and to monitor treatment. Results provide key insight into anemia and iron balance.

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Also Known As: Serum Iron Test, Serum Fe Test

The Mineral Micronutrients Test Panel measures minerals: Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium RBC, Manganese, Molybdenum, Selenium, and Zinc to assess nutritional balance and overall health. These minerals are essential for bone strength, metabolism, energy production, antioxidant defense, and immune function. The panel helps detect deficiencies, excesses, or absorption issues, guiding health management.

Patient must be 18 years of age or older.

The Reticulocyte Count Test measures immature red blood cells (reticulocytes) to evaluate bone marrow function and red cell production. High levels may indicate blood loss, hemolytic anemia, or recovery from treatment, while low levels may suggest bone marrow failure, nutritional deficiencies, or chronic disease. Doctors use this test to assess anemia, monitor therapy, or track recovery. Results provide key insight into red blood cell health and overall hematologic function.

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Also Known As: Retic Count Reticulocyte Percent Test, Reticulocyte Index Test, Corrected Reticulocyte Test, Reticulocyte Production Index Test, RPI Test

The Arsenic Blood Test measures arsenic concentration in blood to evaluate recent exposure and potential toxicity. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element that can be harmful in high amounts, often through contaminated water, food, or occupational settings. Physicians use this test to detect poisoning, assess health risks, and monitor treatment. Results provide essential information for diagnosing and managing arsenic-related health concerns.

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The Arsenic Micronutrient Blood Test measures arsenic levels in the blood to assess exposure and potential toxicity. Arsenic, a naturally occurring element, can enter the body through contaminated water, food, or occupational sources. Elevated levels may affect the skin, nervous system, and organs. This test helps identify harmful exposure, guide treatment, and support monitoring of overall health and safety.

Patient must be 18 years of age or older.
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Also Known As: Arsenic Test

The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgG Antibody Test detects IgG antibodies to CMV, indicating past infection or immunity. This blood test helps determine prior exposure, assess immune status in pregnancy, transplant patients, or immunocompromised individuals, and guide risk evaluation. A positive result shows past CMV infection, while results are used with IgM testing to distinguish recent vs. past infection.

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Also Known As: CMV IgG Antibody Test, Cytomegalovirus IgG Test

The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) IgM Antibody Test detects IgM antibodies, indicating a recent or active CMV infection. This blood test helps diagnose primary CMV, reactivation, or reinfection, especially important for pregnant women, transplant candidates, and immunocompromised patients. Used with CMV IgG testing, it helps distinguish new infections from past exposure for accurate clinical evaluation.

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Also Known As: CMV IgM Antibody Test, Cytomegalovirus IgM Test

The Quantitative Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) DNA Real-Time PCR Test measures the amount of EBV genetic material in blood to monitor viral load. Unlike antibody tests, it directly tracks EBV activity, making it vital for transplant patients, immunocompromised individuals, or those with chronic EBV. Doctors order this test to evaluate risk of complications, guide treatment, and monitor response to therapy by quantifying EBV levels over time.

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Also Known As: EBV DNA Test, Quantitative EBV PCR Test

The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Nuclear Antigen (EBNA) IgG Antibody Test detects IgG antibodies that usually appear after acute infection, confirming past exposure or infection recovery. Doctors order this test alongside VCA and EA antibodies to determine the stage of EBV infection. Results help distinguish recent versus past EBV, guide diagnosis of mononucleosis, and support evaluation of chronic fatigue or EBV-related health conditions.

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Also Known As: EBNA Test, EBNA Ab Test, EBV Nuclear Antigen Antibody Test, EBV NA Ab Test

The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) IgG Antibody Test detects IgG antibodies that appear after EBV infection and usually persist for life. Positive results indicate past exposure or infection with EBV, the virus that causes mononucleosis. Doctors order this test with VCA IgM and EBNA IgG to determine infection stage. Results help confirm prior EBV exposure, support diagnosis, and guide evaluation of EBV-related conditions.

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Also Known As: EBV VCA IgG AB Test, EBV VCA Test, EBV IgG Ab Test, VCA IgG Test

The Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Viral Capsid Antigen (VCA) IgM Antibody Test detects IgM antibodies, which appear early during EBV infection. A positive result usually indicates recent or acute infection, including mononucleosis. Doctors order this test for patients with fever, sore throat, fatigue, or swollen lymph nodes. Results help confirm acute EBV infection, distinguish it from past exposure, and support accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.

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Blood Draw
Also Known As: EBV VCA IgM AB Test, EBV VCA Test, EBV IgM Ab Test, VCA IgM Test

The Erythropoietin With Anemia Table Test evaluates how erythropoietin production aligns with anemia status by comparing hormone levels to hemoglobin. Abnormal patterns may suggest kidney disease, bone marrow dysfunction, or other systemic conditions. This test provides information about red blood cell production, oxygen balance, and overall hematologic health in the presence of anemia.

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Also Known As: Erythropoietin Test with Anemia Table

Your body is a complex machine, and sometimes things can go wrong that are not easy to spot from the outside. There are some diseases, illnesses, and other conditions which require lab tests to confirm what exactly is going on inside of the body. An example of a condition that must be diagnosed through a blood test is aplastic anemia. 

What is Aplastic Anemia?

Aplastic anemia is a rare and serious disease caused by damage to bone marrow. Bone marrow is responsible for the production of new blood cells.

Blood cells die naturally after 120 days for red/white cells and every 6 days for platelets. In a healthy person, the death of a blood cell is not a concern because the bone marrow simply creates new cells to replace the dead ones.

However, when damage is done to the bone marrow, the damage prevents the bone marrow from making new blood cells, leading to a reduced blood cell count. This inability to produce new blood cells causes a wide range of symptoms and complications.

Risk Factors of Aplastic Anemia

As stated above, aplastic anemia is caused by damaged bone marrow that is unable to produce enough new blood cells. Factors that increase the risk of damaging bone marrow and developing aplastic anemia include:

  • Radiation exposure, including chemotherapy treatments
  • Autoimmune diseases
  • Pregnancy
  • Exposure to toxic chemicals or consumption of some medications
  • Family history of the disease

Aplastic anemia can develop at any age, and it occurs equally in men and women. The disease is 2-3 times more prevalent in Asian countries.

Causes of Aplastic Anemia

Possible causes of aplastic anemia include:

  • Exposure to toxins, such as benzene, arsenic, and pesticides.
  • Exposure to chemotherapy and radiation (used to treat cancer).
  • A side-effect of certain medicines, such as chloramphenicol (an antibiotic not common in the U.S.).
  • Suffering from other infectious diseases such as hepatitis and HIV.
  • Suffering from other autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Pregnancy (usually temporary in nature)
  • Cancer from another part of the body has spread to the bone marrow

The cause of someone's aplastic anemia is not always known, and scientists are not sure of all the reasons the disease occurs.

Symptoms of Aplastic Anemia

The symptoms of aplastic anemia can appear at any age, and they can develop rapidly or slowly over time. Most symptoms are all associated with the loss of blood cells, and the exact symptoms depend on which blood cell types are affected. Common symptoms include:

  • Loss of red blood cells: fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, rapid, irregular heartbeat
  • Loss of white blood cells: reoccurring infections, lingering flu-like symptoms
  • Loss of platelets: Excessive bruising and bleeding, bleeding gums, blood in stool 

Other symptoms not directly associated with low blood counts include nausea and skin rashes. 

Diagnosis of Aplastic Anemia

Diagnosing aplastic anemia can be difficult given the varying speeds that symptoms may appear and the fact these symptoms overlap with so many other disorders. 

The most common method of confirming an aplastic anemia diagnosis is to conduct blood tests. Depending on blood test results, a doctor may also take a bone marrow sample for further testing.

Lab Tests for Aplastic Anemia

The most common blood lab tests for aplastic anemia are:

  • A Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential and Platelets Blood Test

This is usually one of the first blood tests used to check for aplastic anemia. The test measures 33 different biomarkers to provide a very thorough assessment of what is in the blood. This test provides data such as:

- the amount of hemoglobin, a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body
- the number of red blood cells and platelets
- the number and types of white blood cells

A blood smear examines the size, shape, and number of blood cells in the blood.

Treatment for Aplastic Anemia

There is no cure for aplastic anemia. There are several treatment options to relieve symptoms, depending on the exact cause, symptoms, and severity of the illness. 

Minor cases of aplastic anemia are often focused on increasing blood counts and treating anemia. Vitamins such as B12, folic acid, and iron can be increased through dietary changes, dietary supplements. Doctors can also prescribe medicines such as:

  • A man-made version of the hormone erythropoietin, which can stimulate the production of more red blood cells. 
  • Immunosuppressants to stop the immune system from attacking its own red blood cells.

In severe cases, more aggressive treatment options are considered, including:

  • Blood and plasma transfusions to provide more blood cells
  • High doses of Cyclophosphamide (a chemotherapy drug)
  • Immunosuppressive drug therapy to suppress an overactive immune system

In severe cases, and where drug therapy has failed to provide relief, a patient may have to undergo a bone marrow transplant.

Order Your Aplastic Anemia Tests with Ulta Lab Tests

If you are suffering symptoms of aplastic anemia, a lab test can help confirm or rule out an aplastic anemia diagnosis.

Ulta Lab Tests offers tests that are highly accurate and reliable, so you can make informed decisions about your health.

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Order your aplastic anemia lab tests today, and your results will be provided to you securely and confidentially online in 24 to 48 hours for most tests.

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