Type
Blood Testing
Biomarkers
1
Duration
30 min
Results
48 hours
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Serum iron
- Ferritin (iron storage)
- Transferrin / Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)
- Transferrin saturation percentage
A Ferritin Blood Test assesses iron reserves and monitors overall health.
About this treatment
This test measures ferritin, a protein storing iron. Abnormal levels (high or low) can indicate health issues needing further investigation. Ferritin differs from iron in red blood cells; it's an iron reservoir. Fast turnaround times, same-day or next-day results. Free online Health Dashboard tracks levels over time.
Good to know
- Biomarkers
- 4 iron markers
- Fasting Required
- Yes, for accurate serum iron
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hours
- Common Use
- Anemia diagnosis, iron overload screening
Who is this for?
Anyone experiencing unexplained fatigue, weakness, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Women with heavy menstrual periods, who are at higher risk of iron deficiency. Athletes and endurance sports participants, who lose iron through sweat and foot-strike hemolysis. Vegetarians and vegans who may not get enough dietary iron. People with a family history of hemochromatosis (hereditary iron overload).
Preparation Required
No fasting required.
Panel Categories
Biomarkers Tested
1The primary iron storage protein. Ferritin reflects total body iron stores and is the first marker to drop in iron deficiency. However, ferritin also rises with inflammation, infection, and liver disease, which can mask true iron deficiency.
Treatment highlights
- Serum iron
- Ferritin (iron storage)
+2 more items in What's included
Subscription plans offer discounts (up to 20% off)
- Category
- Diagnostic
- Sample Type
- Blood draw
- Duration
- 30 min
- Results
- 48 hours