Headaches? Tired all the time? Brittle nails or Dry Hair? Our Iron blood test can help.
What We Check:
Identifying and addressing the underlying cause is crucial for effective management of low iron levels. This check will let you know if your iron level needs replacing.
If you are feeling tired all the time, suffering from hair loss, feeling weak or having frequent headaches you may have low iron. Iron is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in the formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells and the transport of oxygen throughout the body. Abnormal findings may indicate:
This test will indicate if you need to take any oral iron replacement and may prompt further testing from your doctor based on your symptoms.
Ferritin is a complex protein that stores iron in different parts of your body, like the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and certain cells. Its job is to manage the absorption, storage, and release of iron. When your body needs iron, ferritin releases it. If your ferritin levels drop too low, you'll run out of iron, and your bone marrow won't be able to make enough red blood cells.
Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) assesses how well your body can transport iron effectively in the bloodstream.
Iron is a necessary mineral for our bodies. It's a key part of haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen. When we lack iron, our haemoglobin levels drop, affecting oxygen delivery to cells and causing symptoms like fatigue and dizziness. The amount of iron in our blood can be influenced by recent diet, so it's usually checked alongside other markers in an iron status test, rather than on its own.
The liver produces transferrin, the primary blood protein that binds to and carries iron throughout the body. This test tells you the extent to which this protein is saturated with iron.
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