Iron Profile Blood Test. Home Sample Collection, Lab Results

Parameters tested by this iron blood test include:

Iron
Ferritin
Transferrin

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

Transferrin Saturation

The kit contains everything you need to collect blood and send it to our laboratory for analysis. Inside, you'll find lancets, instructions, lab request form, labels, tube, tube pouch, prepaid UN3373 envelope, tube holder, swabs, alcohol wipes and plasters. No need to go to the post office; simply drop off your sample in the nearest red letterbox. Results within 2-3 days of arrival in lab. 

An iron status test, also known as an iron panel or profile, is a group of tests that measure the levels of iron and other substances in your blood to assess your body's iron status. These tests provide valuable information about various aspects of iron metabolism in your body. By interpreting the results of these tests collectively, healthcare providers can diagnose various conditions related to iron metabolism, including iron deficiency anaemia, iron overload (hemochromatosis), or other underlying health issues affecting iron levels in the body.

Here's what an iron status test can tell you:

1. Serum Iron: This measures the amount of iron circulating in your blood. It reflects the iron available for use by your body.

2. Transferrin: Measuring transferrin levels in the blood can provide information about a person's iron status. Low levels of transferrin can indicate liver disease or malnutrition, while high levels can be a sign of iron deficiency anemia.

3. Ferritin: Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in your body. Ferritin levels in the blood reflect the amount of iron stored in your body. Low ferritin levels are indicative of iron deficiency, while high levels may indicate iron overload or conditions such as inflammation.

4. TIBC stands for Total Iron-Binding Capacity. It's a blood test that measures your blood's ability to bind to iron and transport it throughout your body. A TIBC test measures the amount of transferrin in your blood that's available to bind to iron. 
5. Transferrin saturation, sometimes referred to as Tsat, is a measurement of how much iron is bound to transferrin in your blood compared to how much transferrin can hold total. It's basically a percentage of how "full" transferrin is with iron.