Iron & Ferritin Test

A self-pay iron status test at the Zlín poliklinika collection point. Ferritin reflects the body's iron stores and is the key marker when investigating iron deficiency or fatigue; serum iron and folate can be added. Pairs well with a complete blood count when anaemia is suspected. No referral required; payment at the draw.

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies and a frequent cause of fatigue, especially in menstruating women, athletes and those on plant-based diets. Vaše laboratoře offers iron-status markers on a self-pay basis. **Markers available:** - Ferritin (251 Kč, the default) — the best single marker of the body's iron stores; low ferritin signals iron deficiency even before anaemia develops. - Serum iron (Fe, 21 Kč) — circulating iron, which varies through the day. - Folate (277 Kč) — a B vitamin relevant to red-cell production and a further cause of anaemia. **How it works:** Attend the Zlín poliklinika collection point during morning collection hours. A laboratory nurse takes a venous sample and payment is made at the draw; results return through the laboratory's standard channels. For a full anaemia work-up, iron markers are best combined with a complete blood count. Note that ferritin also rises with inflammation, so results are interpreted alongside the clinical picture. **Who it suits:** People with fatigue, hair thinning or reduced exercise tolerance, menstruating women, athletes, and anyone monitoring iron supplementation.