Iron Panel
- No referral needed
- 1000+ collection points
- Results typically within 2 working days
- Every result reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor
Product description
A complete picture of your iron status: from stores (ferritin) to transport and saturation. This panel maps it in a single targeted test.
Iron Panel is a blood test measuring 5 biomarkers, reviewed by a doctor.
Five biomarkers. One blood draw.
All 5 biomarkers with a short description.
Iron Panel5 biomarkers | |
|---|---|
| Ferritin | Iron stores, the most sensitive marker for an (impending) iron deficiency. |
| Iron (serum) | The circulating iron in your blood at the time of measurement. |
| Transferrin | The transport protein that carries iron through the blood. |
| Iron binding capacity (TIBC) | The total capacity of your blood to bind iron. |
| Transferrin saturation (TSAT) | Calculated from iron and TIBC, shows what proportion of the transport capacity is filled. |
With every result, your personal report includes an explanation from our doctor.
Three steps to your report
- 1
Order online
Choose Iron Panel and your collection point. You receive your lab form by email.
- 2
Blood draw at a collection point
At one of the 1000+ collection points, no referral needed.
- 3
Results with an explanation from our doctor
Typically within 2 working days, reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor.
Insight, explained by our doctor.
A personal report with an explanation from our doctor, and all your results in one secure place.
Personal report
With an explanation from our doctor for your results.
Reviewed by a doctor
Every result reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor, measured in ISO 15189 accredited laboratories.
Your dashboard
All results in one secure place. Your progress visible with every test.
Do I need to fast?
Fasting is not strictly necessary, but serum iron fluctuates during the day. We recommend testing in the morning between 8 and 10 o'clock for the most comparable result, especially for a repeat measurement.
I take iron tablets, can I still test?
Iron supplementation temporarily raises serum iron sharply. For a reliable picture of your iron stores, we advise stopping iron tablets at least 24 to 48 hours before the test. Always let us know about supplement use so our doctor can take it into account.
Why measure both ferritin and iron?
Ferritin reflects your iron stores, while serum iron, transferrin and saturation show how iron is transported. Together they give a more complete picture than a single value and help distinguish a true deficiency from an inflammatory response.
Is this the same as a test for anaemia?
This panel focuses on your iron status, the most common cause of anaemia. If you also want your red blood count (haemoglobin) measured, you can add it via Bloodworks Select or choose Bloodworks Premium, which combines the full iron panel and the blood count in one draw.
How quickly do I receive my results?
Typically within 2 working days of blood draw. You will receive an email as soon as your personal report with doctor interpretation is ready.
Ready for insight into your health?
Iron Panel · 5 biomarkers · results typically within 2 working days