Check your iron levels and blood health with our private Iron, Ferritin and Blood Count Test Kit, collected at home with a simple finger-prick and analysed in our own CQC-regulated London laboratory. If you've been feeling tired, run down or noticed changes in your hair, this test gives you a clear picture of both your iron stores and your red and white blood cells, with every result reviewed by a UK-registered doctor.
It's a popular choice for people who feel "Tired All The Time" (TATT), active people who want to understand their recovery, and vegans and vegetarians keeping an eye on their iron intake. Testing gives you a reliable baseline, shows whether your iron and blood count sit within the normal range, and lets you track changes over time. If your results suggest low iron, anaemia or high iron levels, we'll recommend you share them with your GP.
Who Should Take This Test?
- People with Low Energy: If you're dealing with ongoing tiredness, weakness, brain fog or unexplained aches, low iron is one of the common things worth checking.
- Vegans & Vegetarians: Iron from plant foods is less easily absorbed, so it's worth checking your levels from time to time.
- Athletes & Active People: Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen around the body, so regular training can make it worth keeping an eye on your levels.
- Women's Health: Heavy periods and pregnancy can both lower iron stores over time.
How to Prepare & Take Your At-Home Test
- Test in the Morning: Iron levels naturally change throughout the day, so collect your sample before 10am for the most consistent result.
- Stay Well Hydrated: Drink plenty of water beforehand to help your blood flow and make collecting your finger-prick sample easier.
- Post Your Sample the Same Day: Return your sample to our lab in the prepaid envelope as soon as you've collected it.
Common Symptoms of Low Iron & Anaemia
Low iron can develop gradually without obvious early signs, but common symptoms include:
- Ongoing tiredness, lack of energy or weakness
- Pale skin, or cold hands and feet
- Feeling short of breath during everyday activities or exercise
- Frequent headaches or difficulty concentrating
- Brittle nails, thinning hair or hair loss
These symptoms can have many causes. If they persist, or you're concerned, please speak to your GP.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between iron and ferritin?
Serum iron is the amount of iron circulating in your blood at the time of your test, and it can change from hour to hour. Ferritin reflects how much iron your body has in storage. Ferritin usually falls before other markers change, which makes it a useful early indicator of low iron stores.
Why should I collect my sample in the morning?
Iron levels follow a daily rhythm and are usually highest in the morning. Collecting your sample before 10am gives the most consistent result and makes it easier to compare if you test again.
What does the full blood count show?
A full blood count looks at your red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, including haemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen around your body. Alongside your iron results, it helps show whether low iron is affecting your red blood cells.
How quickly will I receive my lab results?
Once your sample reaches our CQC-regulated London laboratory, it will be analysed and reviewed by a doctor. Your confidential results will be uploaded to your secure dashboard and emailed to you within 1–2 working days.
Is my sample sent to another laboratory?
No. London Health Company is the laboratory. Your sample is analysed in-house at our own CQC-regulated laboratory in London. It is not sent to a third-party lab. Most samples are reported the same day they arrive, and every result is reviewed by a UK-registered doctor before it is emailed to you.
