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Iron status profile

 

Iron is a mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body, and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to muscles. Your body also needs iron to make some hormones.

Common signs and symptoms include fatigue, skin that is paler than usual, feeling short of breath, and dry and damaged hair and skin.

A full iron profile measures 5 iron markers: ferritin, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin saturation (FESA), total iron and unsaturated iron binding capacity (UIBC).

Test components:

  • Iron
  • T.I.B.C
  • Transferrin saturation
  • Ferritin
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What happens if you have too little iron in your body?
Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anemia may leave you tired and short of breath.
How can I raise my iron levels?
If you have iron-deficiency anemia, you can take iron tablets or eat iron rich foods.
How accurate is the test?
We use one of the country's leading labs (also used by primary care providers, hospitals and government programs) to process your results
How do I collect my sample?
Please follow the sample collection advice in the packaging to maximise the accuracy of your results. To reduce the return transit time, please do not collect or return samples on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
When will I get my results?
The lab processing time is slightly different from test to test, but you’ll usually have your test results back with you 2 days after we receive your sample.
Pick your test
Pick the right test for you and we'll deliver it straight to your door, all in a handy letterbox sized package.
Collect sample
The test kit will guide you through how and the best time to perform a finger prick blood test. Simply collect your sample and used the pre-paid box to send back to our laboratory for testing.
See your results
Our accredited lab will perform the test, and upload your results to your dashboard, with expert advice on then best next steps. Usually within 2 days or receiving your sample.
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