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How long does it take for a blood test for anemia to get back?
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Dpends on test: Test to establish anemia, a cbc, takes a few minutes. To find the cause of anemia may take days depending on the etiology of anemia.
Answered 1/20/2018
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1-2 days: Simple blood tests for anemia aare ready in 1-2 days; more detailed testing can take longer such as 5-7 days.
Answered 5/1/2018
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