The Iron Blood Test provides detailed insights into your iron metabolism, essential for diagnosing and managing various health conditions:
Iron Deficiency: Low levels of iron can lead to anemia, causing fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath. This test helps identify such deficiencies.
Iron Overload: High levels of iron biomarkers may indicate conditions like hemochromatosis, which can damage organs if not managed properly.
Iron Metabolism: By measuring transferrin and transferrin saturation, this test assesses how well your body transports and utilises iron, which is crucial for maintaining balanced iron levels.
Nutritional and Health Status: Monitoring ferritin levels, a marker of stored iron, helps in understanding your body's iron reserves and overall nutritional health.
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The Iron Blood Test is best performed in the morning when iron levels are most stable. Fasting for 8-12 hours before the test is recommended. Visit your nearest partner pathology collection centre with the referral provided.
This test measures serum iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation, and ferritin levels to assess iron status and diagnose related health conditions.
Monitoring these biomarkers is crucial for diagnosing anemia, detecting iron overload, and ensuring proper iron metabolism, which impacts overall health.
We provide a referral for you to visit a nearby pathology collection centre, where a professional will collect your blood sample.
Results are typically available within a few days. We will notify you as soon as they are ready.
Factors such as diet, fasting, recent illness, and medications can influence test results. It's important to discuss any abnormal findings with a healthcare professional.
Yes, dietary changes, appropriate iron supplementation, and regular monitoring can help maintain optimal iron levels and prevent complications.
