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Diagnosed with PV: Anyone used a home hemoglobin testing kit?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Jun 17, 2023 | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
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.
Stay strong everyone 🙏💪❤️
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Yes, please come back and let us know. I’m curious how accurate they are. Thanks.
That’s a good hgb I stay in 6 to 8 range
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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
Please let us know what you learn.