Quest Diagnostics was granted a patent for identifying anemia causes.

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    "uspto_assignee": "Quest Diagnostics Investments LLC",
    "patent_abstract": "Disclosed herein are automated processes and systems for determining an underlying cause of anemia. Also disclosed herein are processes and systems for determining an underlying cause of microcytic anemia, normocytic anemia, and macrocytic anemia. Additionally disclosed herein are methods of treating the underlying cause of anemia in an individual in need thereof.",
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