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Iron Deficiency Panel

$50.00

SKU: 038091 Category:

Description

$50.00

SKU: 038091 Category:

Description

To find out the amount of iron in your body, its transport across blood and stores of iron. This test is for you if

  • you have sign and symptoms of anemia
  • you have unexplained tiredness, fatigue and loss of concentration
  • you don’t consume red meat
  • you have genetic illness that predispose you to anemia
  • you have a medical condition that poses a risk of anemia
  • you have pica or worm infestation in your gut
  • you have heavy menstrual cycles

Description

To find out the amount of iron in your body, its transport across blood and stores of iron. This test is for you if
  • you have sign and symptoms of anemia
  • you have unexplained tiredness, fatigue and loss of concentration
  • you don’t consume red meat
  • you have genetic illness that predispose you to anemia
  • you have a medical condition that poses a risk of anemia
  • you have pica or worm infestation in your gut
  • you have heavy menstrual cycles

What's tested

  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • Ferritin

Eligibility

You must be 18 years of age or older to purchase

Test details

  • Sample type: Blood
  • Collection method: In person at a LabCorp location

Preparing for your test

No special preparation is needed although over night 8–12-hour fasting is preferred as iron is subjected to diurnal variation.

After the test

After your specimen is taken, it takes a few business days to process and report it, although processing time varies for individual tests. You will receive your results with a relevant reporting. In case of results that are outside the expected ranges, please consult you PCP or Health care coordinator.

How it works

1

Buy a lab test

No doctor visit required for purchase. Book a visit to one of 2000+ Lap Corp locations.

2

Schedule an appointment

Complete your test sample collection during your scheduled appointment.

3

Get fast results online with relevant interpretation

Access results online as soon as they’re available.