John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Dec 9, 2022
@rmegg, I don't have any experience with testing for low hemoglobin at home but I think it's a great question. You will notice we added a little to the title so that hopefully other members with experience will see the discussion and share with you. I did find some information that might be of interest on the topic for those of us who are not particularly fond of needles for blood samples.
Related to the article above here is one of the apps for your phone:
-- AnemoCheck Mobile – the world’s first non-invasive, equipment-free smartphone app for noninvasive and instant hemoglobin level estimation is now available for Android and iOS.: https://curehht.org/anemocheck-app/
I also am living at the mercy of my hemoglobin. Just yesterday I was released from the hospital after receiving 5 units of blood because my hemoglobin level was at a 4.5. Testing at home would be amazing.
I also am living at the mercy of my hemoglobin. Just yesterday I was released from the hospital after receiving 5 units of blood because my hemoglobin level was at a 4.5. Testing at home would be amazing.
I wish I could give you some of mine, my last count was 17.8. I swear I felt like I was going to explode. Can't wait to get rid of another pint in Tues, another week after and week after that if not to 13.
I am very interested if anyone has purchased a home hemoglobin test kit? I have SIBO and allergies which cause fatigue & headaches. Once I get on a regular routine of phlebotomies (recently diagnosed with PV in April, hemo was 17.8 and I was miserable), I'm hoping to get to every couple/few months.
If no feedback, I'll purchase one from Amazon, test before I get my next CBC to see if its correct or very close and let everyone know if you have any interest.
I am very interested if anyone has purchased a home hemoglobin test kit? I have SIBO and allergies which cause fatigue & headaches. Once I get on a regular routine of phlebotomies (recently diagnosed with PV in April, hemo was 17.8 and I was miserable), I'm hoping to get to every couple/few months.
If no feedback, I'll purchase one from Amazon, test before I get my next CBC to see if its correct or very close and let everyone know if you have any interest.
Wendy, I think others like @megg and @jp85 will be interested in what you find out.
This article from Healthline.com compares choices for in home and in-lab testing. Some have tests you can take in your home but send the samples out for analysis. Some products only check for iron or ferritin and don’t give a very accurate result. Read more here:
- The Best At-Home and In-Lab Tests to Check for Iron Deficiency https://www.healthline.com/health/at-home-iron-test#our-picks
Wendy, I think others like @megg and @jp85 will be interested in what you find out.
This article from Healthline.com compares choices for in home and in-lab testing. Some have tests you can take in your home but send the samples out for analysis. Some products only check for iron or ferritin and don’t give a very accurate result. Read more here:
- The Best At-Home and In-Lab Tests to Check for Iron Deficiency https://www.healthline.com/health/at-home-iron-test#our-picks
Thanks very much, I'm most interested in hemoglobin level and Amazon has quite a few to choose from. I'll read reviews and give one a try and let everyone know.
Thanks very much, I'm most interested in hemoglobin level and Amazon has quite a few to choose from. I'll read reviews and give one a try and let everyone know.
I am very interested if anyone has purchased a home hemoglobin test kit? I have SIBO and allergies which cause fatigue & headaches. Once I get on a regular routine of phlebotomies (recently diagnosed with PV in April, hemo was 17.8 and I was miserable), I'm hoping to get to every couple/few months.
If no feedback, I'll purchase one from Amazon, test before I get my next CBC to see if its correct or very close and let everyone know if you have any interest.
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@rmegg, I don't have any experience with testing for low hemoglobin at home but I think it's a great question. You will notice we added a little to the title so that hopefully other members with experience will see the discussion and share with you. I did find some information that might be of interest on the topic for those of us who are not particularly fond of needles for blood samples.
A new way to track blood hemoglobin levels may be at your fingertipsShare:
Science HighlightsApril 2, 2019 -- New, noninvasive anemia-detection method uses smartphone images of fingernails and app: https://www.nibib.nih.gov/news-events/newsroom/new-way-track-blood-hemoglobin-levels-may-be-your-fingertips
Related to the article above here is one of the apps for your phone:
-- AnemoCheck Mobile – the world’s first non-invasive, equipment-free smartphone app for noninvasive and instant hemoglobin level estimation is now available for Android and iOS.: https://curehht.org/anemocheck-app/
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2 ReactionsThank you very much.
I think if we can come up with a good home test it would be invaluable. I live at the mercy of my hemoglobin.
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1 ReactionI also am living at the mercy of my hemoglobin. Just yesterday I was released from the hospital after receiving 5 units of blood because my hemoglobin level was at a 4.5. Testing at home would be amazing.
Anyone have a home hemoglobin testing device they use & like?
TY and happy Cinco de Mayo. Be well everyone, it takes a village 😊 🙏 ❤️
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1 ReactionI wish I could give you some of mine, my last count was 17.8. I swear I felt like I was going to explode. Can't wait to get rid of another pint in Tues, another week after and week after that if not to 13.
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1 ReactionI am very interested if anyone has purchased a home hemoglobin test kit? I have SIBO and allergies which cause fatigue & headaches. Once I get on a regular routine of phlebotomies (recently diagnosed with PV in April, hemo was 17.8 and I was miserable), I'm hoping to get to every couple/few months.
If no feedback, I'll purchase one from Amazon, test before I get my next CBC to see if its correct or very close and let everyone know if you have any interest.
Stay strong everyone 🙏💪❤️
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1 ReactionWendy, I think others like @megg and @jp85 will be interested in what you find out.
This article from Healthline.com compares choices for in home and in-lab testing. Some have tests you can take in your home but send the samples out for analysis. Some products only check for iron or ferritin and don’t give a very accurate result. Read more here:
- The Best At-Home and In-Lab Tests to Check for Iron Deficiency https://www.healthline.com/health/at-home-iron-test#our-picks
Please let us know what you learn.
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2 ReactionsThanks very much, I'm most interested in hemoglobin level and Amazon has quite a few to choose from. I'll read reviews and give one a try and let everyone know.
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3 ReactionsI would be very interested in that. I can usually tell if my hemoglobin and hemocrit are up by my symptoms.
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1 ReactionYes, please come back and let us know. I’m curious how accurate they are. Thanks.
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