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What investigations help diagnose anaemia in children?

  • Bedside: Observations.
  • Bloods: FBC, U&E, LFT, CRP, coagulation screen, iron studies, B12, folate, blood films.
  • Imaging: Colonoscopy/endoscopy if gastrointestinal cause suspected.
  • Special Tests: Genetic testing for haemoglobinopathies, lumbar puncture if needed.

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