Iron Blood Test
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Biomarkers Included with the Iron Blood Test blood test
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Iron
Total Iron Binding Capacity
Ferritin
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About the Iron Blood Test blood test
An iron blood test measures the amount of iron in your blood and how well your body stores and uses this essential mineral.
Our Iron blood test measures a few different substances in the blood to check iron levels in your body.
Iron is a mineral that’s essential for making red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Iron levels that are too low or too high can cause serious health problems.
Key Components of an Iron Blood Test
Serum Iron
Measures the amount of iron currently circulating in your blood.
Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Assesses the blood’s capacity to bind and transport iron. It indirectly measures transferrin, the protein that carries iron in the blood.
Ferritin
Measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in your body. This helps determine how much iron is stored in your tissues.
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Why is an Iron Blood Test Done?
- Diagnose Iron Deficiency or Anemia: Low iron levels can lead to iron deficiency anaemia, causing fatigue, weakness, and pale skin.
- Check for Iron Overload (Hemochromatosis): Excessive iron can accumulate in organs, leading to conditions like hemochromatosis, which can damage the liver, heart, and other organs.
- Monitor Treatment: If you are being treated for iron-related conditions, the test helps monitor the effectiveness of treatment, such as iron supplements or chelation therapy.
- Investigate Symptoms: If you have symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, or weakness, an iron blood test can help determine if iron levels are contributing to these issues.
Biomarker information for Iron Blood Test blood test
Iron is a mineral that is essential for life. It is a component of haemoglobin, a protein in our red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen around our body. If we don’t have enough iron, our haemoglobin levels fall and we can’t get sufficient oxygen to our cells. This can cause symptoms which include fatigue, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Serum iron is a very transient reading and can be influenced by the amount of iron-rich food in your diet in the days before your blood test. For this reason, iron is rarely looked at on its own, and is interpreted alongside other markers in an iron status test.
Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) is a measure of the ability of your body to efficiently carry iron through the blood.
Ferritin is a protein which stores iron in your cells and tissues. Usually, the body incorporates iron into haemoglobin to be transported around the body, but when it has a surplus, it stores the remaining iron in ferritin for later use. Measuring ferritin levels gives us a good indication of the amount of iron stored in your body.
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What does the Iron Blood Test blood test involve?
This blood test is just like a standard blood test.
You will be asked to uncover you left or right arm and suitable vein is found. A tourniquet will be placed and tightened around your upper arm allowing the veins to swell and a needle will be placed into your vein. A small quantity of blood is then drawn into tubes. Once the procedure is complete a small plaster will be placed onto the site which can be removed after a few hours.
How do I prepare
- The blood test requires access to the area of interest, therefore, it is recommended to wear loose clothing to facilitate this process.
- If you are unsure about the preparation, please contact us for further information.
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Iron Blood Test FAQ's
Why is an Iron Blood Test Done?
An iron test is typically done to check for Iron Deficiency or Anaemia. It can also be performed to check for Iron Overload (Hemochromatosis), monitor treatment progress and investigate symptoms including tiredness and fatigue.
Important Notes
- We may require details of your GP / Health Care Professional before or at the time of the test.
- Our London East clinic is located on the first floor, up one flight of stairs. Please note that we don’t have a lift available at this location.
- Blood results require interpretation. All results should be interpreted by your regular health care professional / GP.
- All of our first-line tests are optional and provided on a self-referral basis. You must be aged 16 years or over to use this service. If you have an existing medical condition, are undergoing treatment, or have any concerns about whether this test is appropriate for you, we recommend that you consult your GP or healthcare professional before booking.
- We kindly ask that you inform us of any specific requirements, reasonable adjustments, cultural considerations, or practitioner preferences before your appointment. Whilst we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate requests, this may not always be possible at short notice or subject to staff availability.