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Iron Profile (Iron Studies)

Also known as: Iron profile

Profile4 tests included
SampleBlood
FastingNot required
Report in24-48 hrs

Tests included in this profile 4

How to prepare

No fasting needed

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

Good to know

Morning fasting sample preferred.

Medicines

Tell our phlebotomist about any medicines you take. Don't stop them without asking your doctor.

Comfortable clothes

Wear a loose sleeve so the sample can be taken easily from your arm.

How it works

Book onlinePick a time slot
Home visitSealed, sterile kit
Lab testingBarcode tracked
ReportIn 24-48 hrs

About this test

The Iron Profile measures serum iron, TIBC (total iron binding capacity), transferrin saturation and ferritin. Together they show how much iron is in your blood, how much is stored, and whether you have iron deficiency or iron overload.

Why is this test done?

  • Find the cause of anaemia
  • Confirm iron deficiency
  • Monitor iron treatment
  • Check iron overload

Symptoms — when should you get tested?

  • Tiredness and weakness
  • Pale skin
  • Breathlessness
  • Hair fall
  • Brittle nails
  • Craving for ice or mud

Normal range

Serum iron 60 – 170 µg/dL
TIBC 250 – 450 µg/dL
Transferrin saturation 20 – 50 %
Ferritin (men) 24 – 336 ng/mL
Ferritin (women) 11 – 307 ng/mL

Reference ranges differ slightly between labs, methods, age and sex. Always discuss your report with your doctor.

If your result is high

High iron and ferritin can mean iron overload, inflammation or liver disease.

Common reasons
  • Too many iron tablets or transfusions
  • Haemochromatosis (genetic iron overload)
  • Inflammation or infection (ferritin)
  • Liver disease

If your result is low

Low iron and ferritin with high TIBC means iron deficiency — the most common cause of anaemia.

Common reasons
  • Low iron in diet
  • Heavy periods or pregnancy
  • Blood loss from the gut
  • Poor absorption

How is the test done?

  1. 1
    Book online

    Choose your slot for home collection or a visit to our centre.

  2. 2
    Blood sample taken

    A trained phlebotomist takes a small blood sample from a vein in your arm with a sealed, single-use needle. It takes about 2 minutes.

  3. 3
    Tested in our lab

    Your barcoded sample is tested on automated machines with strict quality checks.

  4. 4
    Report on WhatsApp

    A pathologist checks the result and the report reaches you on WhatsApp and email.

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Frequently asked questions

No fasting is needed for this test. You can eat and drink normally.

Your report is usually ready in 24-48 hrs after the sample reaches our lab. We send it on WhatsApp and email, and you can also download it from the Reports page.

Please call our team to confirm whether home sample collection is available for your location and test.

This test needs a blood sample. Morning fasting sample preferred.

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