Name: Iron Status Profile
Brand: London Medical Laboratory
SKU: ISP
Price: 69.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

What can I expect from Iron Status Profile?

The Iron Status Profile measures all the essential parameters related to iron levels in the body.

Anaemia is very commonly caused by low iron as red blood cells are entirely dependent on iron to transport essential oxygen around the body.

This test will give you a clear indication of whether you are at risk of developing iron-deficiency anaemia, or if you already know you are anaemic, whether it is low iron that is causing it.

Irone deficience anaemia can cause

tiredness and lack of energy
shortness of breath
noticeable heartbeats (heart palpitations)
paler than usual skin
headaches

Serum iron shows how much iron you have in your blood right now, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) anayses the ability of your blood cells to attach itself to the iron in your blood. Transferrin saturation is another way of showing how well your blood is using the iron in your body. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron. If it is low then your iron stores are low. Ferritin is also functions as a very important measure of inflammation so if there is inflammation for any other reason (such as autoimmune conditions, infections or excessive alcohol) it may be very high.

If you are low in iron you can treat it is with supplements and diet changes.

If you find you are high in iron it may be a condition called haemochromatosis which needs medical follow-up.

This test can be performed on a finger-prick home sample or with a phlebotomy sample collected at any of our nationwide partners.

What gets tested?

Iron Studies (5 health indicators)

Iron studies are a set of blood tests used to measure the amount of iron carried in the blood and stored in the bodies tissues. Iron deficiency can be the cause of a wide range of symptoms such as fatigue, chest pains and a shortness of breath.

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Ferritin

Ferritin is responsible for storing iron, which is an essential mineral for our body's functioning. This test helps determine if you have too much or too little iron in your body.

If your ferritin levels are too high, it may indicate that you have an excess of iron, which can lead to various health problems. On the other hand, if your ferritin levels are too low, it may suggest that you have an iron deficiency, which can cause symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and difficulty concentrating.

By measuring your ferritin levels, this test helps doctors diagnose and monitor conditions related to iron levels, such as iron overload disorders (hemochromatosis) or iron deficiency anemia. It can also help identify the underlying cause of these conditions, such as certain diseases or dietary issues.

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Iron

Iron is an essential mineral that helps your body produce red blood cells and carry oxygen throughout your body. This test is commonly used to check for iron deficiency or iron overload.

If your iron levels are too low, it means you may not have enough iron to make sufficient red blood cells, which can lead to a condition called iron deficiency anemia. Symptoms of iron deficiency anemia include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, and shortness of breath.

On the other hand, if your iron levels are too high, it may indicate a condition called hemochromatosis, where your body absorbs too much iron from the food you eat. This can lead to organ damage over time.

By measuring your iron levels, this test helps diagnose and monitor these conditions. Depending on the results, your doctor may recommend dietary changes, iron supplements, or further testing to determine the underlying cause of your iron levels.

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Total Iron-Binding Capacity

The Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) test is a blood test that measures the amount of iron that can be carried by proteins in your blood. It helps to determine how well your body can transport and store iron. Iron is an essential mineral that is needed for the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body.

The TIBC test is often ordered to evaluate iron levels and diagnose conditions such as iron deficiency anemia or iron overload. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when there is not enough iron in your body to produce an adequate amount of healthy red blood cells. On the other hand, iron overload can happen when there is too much iron in your body, which can lead to organ damage.

By measuring the TIBC, you can assess your body's ability to bind and transport iron. This information helps determine if you have enough iron in your body or if there is an imbalance that needs to be addressed.

The results of the TIBC test, along with other blood tests, can guide in diagnosing and treating iron-related conditions.

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Transferrin Saturation

The Transferrin Saturation test measures the amount of iron in your blood and how well it is being transported to your organs and tissues. This test is used to diagnose conditions such as iron deficiency anemia or hemochromatosis, which are related to the levels of iron in your body.

Iron is an essential mineral that helps your body make red blood cells and carry oxygen to all parts of your body. If your transferrin saturation levels are too low, it may indicate that you are not getting enough iron in your diet or that your body is not absorbing it properly. On the other hand, if your levels are too high, it could be a sign of iron overload, which can lead to organ damage.

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Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity

The Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC) test is a blood test that measures the amount of iron that can be bound to a protein called transferrin. Transferrin is responsible for transporting iron in the blood.

This test is used to evaluate how well your body can transport and store iron. Iron is an essential mineral that helps in the production of red blood cells and carries oxygen throughout the body.

A low UIBC level may indicate that your body is not able to bind enough iron to transferrin, which could be a sign of iron deficiency. On the other hand, a high UIBC level may suggest that your body has excess transferrin available to bind with iron, which could be a sign of iron overload or certain medical conditions.

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How it works

Whether you use a home test or have your sample taken with one of our trained phlebotomists, our blood tests are quick and easy to use.

Give your sample

At home, or in one of our testing locations.

Send us your sample

We provide pre-paid postage for your at home samples and an overnight courier service for phlebotomy samples.

Receive your results

We provide a secure link to your results and our doctor’s comprehensive report.

How do I read my results?

Laboratory results are provided with reference ranges which are based on the normal test results of a large group of healthy people from the same age group and gender as yourself.

Sometimes, healthy people get results outside the reference range, while people with health problems can have results in the normal range. If your results fall outside the reference range, or if you have symptoms despite a normal result, you may require more testing or wish to discuss the result with your GP.

For simplicity, we provided your results graphically, so they are easy to understand. Any result flagged amber is outside of the standard range. Normal results are in green.

If you see ‘invalid result’ on any of your report pages, it’s nothing to worry about. Please call our Customer Service team on 020 7183 3718 and if required we will be able to arrange another blood test appointment free of charge or post you a home testing kit which you can post back to our laboratory

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What can I expect from Iron Status Profile?

What gets tested?

Iron Studies (5 health indicators)

How it works

Give your sample

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