Iron Status Profile

Our iron blood test comprehensively evaluates your iron levels and stores through multiple markers. Iron deficiency commonly causes anaemia, as red blood cells require iron to distribute oxygen throughout the body. This profile assesses whether you're at risk of iron-deficiency anaemia, or whether low iron underlies an existing diagnosis.

Symptoms of Low Iron

• Fatigue and low energy
• Shortness of breath
• Heart palpitations
• Pale skin
• Headaches

What This Test Includes

• Serum Iron — measures the amount of iron in your blood at the time of the test
• Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) — assesses your blood's capacity to bind iron
• Transferrin Saturation — indicates how effectively your blood is utilising the iron available
• Ferritin — the protein that stores iron; low levels indicate deficiency, elevated levels may signal inflammation or excess iron

How Is the Sample Collected?

Samples can be collected via a finger-prick home sample or a phlebotomy sample at one of our partner locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an iron blood test check?

An iron blood test — also known as an iron status profile — checks four markers: serum iron (the amount of iron in your blood at the time of testing), total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin saturation (how effectively your blood is using available iron), and ferritin (your iron stores).

What are the symptoms of low iron or iron-deficiency anaemia?

Common symptoms include fatigue and low energy, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, pale skin, and headaches. An iron blood test can confirm whether low iron is the underlying cause.

Can this test detect too much iron, not just too little?

Yes. Alongside identifying iron deficiency, this profile can also detect elevated iron levels, which may indicate haemochromatosis (excess iron in the body).