Iron & Folate Blood Test
6 Biomarkers | Venous Blood Test | CE-marked | UKAS-accredited | Doctor-reviewed results with personalised interpretation.
An iron and folate profile checking iron status markers alongside folate. Designed for people investigating fatigue, low energy or nutrient-related causes of feeling run down, this test gives clear, clinically reviewed insight so you can understand your results and know what to do next.
Results are typically available within 2 working days from when your sample reaches the laboratory (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
Vitamins & Nutritional Status
- Folate
Iron Status
- Ferritin
- Iron
- Total Iron Binding Capacity
- Transferrin Saturation
- Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity
How to prepare
- Fasting required 8–12 h before the test (water only) recommended for glucose, cholesterol/triglyceride accuracy
- Sample timing: between 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Stay hydrated; avoid strenuous exercise, heavy meals, and supplements (iron, B12, multivitamins, biotin) for 48 hours prior
- Continue prescribed medications unless otherwise directed
Why Your Health MOT Matters
A full body blood test, often referred to as a Health MOT, is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of your internal health. Rather than investigating a single symptom or condition, it evaluates multiple biological systems simultaneously, offering a broad and structured overview of how your body is functioning.
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