Iron Status Profile Blood Test (5 parameters including ferritin & iron)

Parameters tested by this iron blood test include:

Iron 

Ferritin

Transferrin

Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)

Transferrin Saturation

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.

Iron deficiency anaemia occurs when the body lacks enough iron, often due to blood loss or pregnancy. It is typically managed with iron supplements and a diet rich in iron-containing foods.

If you often feel unusually tired, low on energy, hair loss, or experience frequent headaches and palpitations, an iron imbalance could be the underlying cause. The Iron Profile Blood Test is a simple and effective way to check whether your iron levels are contributing to fatigue and other related symptoms. Early detection can guide dietary adjustments, supplementation, or further investigations to restore your energy and overall wellbeing.

For the most complete insight into fatigue-related deficiencies, consider our Vitamin B12 & Folate Tests, covering multiple potential causes of low energy.

Results are reported within 3 working days of lab receipt. For your peace of mind, our laboratory is CQC-regulated. The lab report will be quantitative, containing actual figures and remarks for results that fall outside the normal range. The report will be sent to your email in the form of a PDF attachment.