About This Test
The Iron Test measures the amount of iron circulating in the bloodstream.
Iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in red blood cells.
A serum iron test helps assess iron status, anemia workup, and various metabolic or nutritional disorders.
Serum iron along with TIBC & Transferrin saturation are widely used for the diagnosis of Iron deficiency. This assay is useful for screening Chronic iron overload diseases particulary Hemochromatosis. Percent saturation is usually normal or increased in Iron deficiency, Pregnancy & intake of oral contraceptives. Low TIBC is seen in Chronic inflammatory conditions, Hemochromatosis & Malignancies. Serum ferritin is a more sensitive & reliable indicator of Iron deficiency.
Test Parameters (1)
- IRON, SERUM
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
Avoid iron supplements for minimum 7 days prior to specimen collection
Frequently Asked Questions
These tests measure things like blood sugar, liver function, kidney function, cholesterol, electrolytes.
No, Fasting is not required.
Mon-Sat, sample before 4pm, report same day and sunday reports, next day.
Yes. We use fully automated machines that ensure accurate and consistent results.
Yes. Iron testing can help detect early health problems—especially iron deficiency, iron overload, anemia risk, and some chronic disease states.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
