Iron Studies Test
- Category
- Iron & Anaemia
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 2 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC) and transferrin saturation.
Why this test is performed?
Helps diagnose iron-deficiency anaemia — the most common anaemia in India — and iron overload conditions such as haemochromatosis, and monitors iron therapy.
Who should take this test?
Tiredness, pale skin, breathlessness, hair fall, heavy periods, pregnancy, or known anaemia.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
What's included 4 parameters
Iron Studies (4)
- Iron, Serum
- TIBC
- Transferrin Saturation
- Uibc
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- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 3 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- Fasting 10–12 h
Frequently asked questions
Iron supplements can raise results. Your doctor may ask you to stop them for 24–48 hours before the test.
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 12–36 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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