Iron 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 the amount of iron circulating in your blood (serum iron).
Why this test is performed?
Helps assess iron deficiency or iron overload. It is best interpreted with TIBC, transferrin saturation and ferritin, as levels vary through the day.
Who should take this test?
Tiredness, pale skin, breathlessness, hair fall, heavy periods, pregnancy, or known anaemia.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed.
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- Report time: In 13 days
- No fasting
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Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
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- Report time: In 3 days
- No fasting
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- No fasting
- Report time: In 2 days
- No fasting
Frequently asked questions
Serum iron is usually highest in the morning and can change with recent meals or supplements.
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 11–35 hours after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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