Iron Deficiency Blood Test
5 Biomarkers | Venous or Capillary Blood Test | CE-marked | UKAS-accredited | Doctor-reviewed results with personalised interpretation.
An iron status profile checking ferritin, iron and iron binding markers. Designed for people investigating tiredness, dizziness, weakness or possible iron imbalance, 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).
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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