Iron Profile
Comprehensive iron assessment: serum iron, TIBC (total iron-binding capacity), transferrin saturation, and ferritin. Distinguishes iron deficiency from anemia of chronic disease and detects iron overload.
Package Information
Reports In
Same day (6 hours)
Parameters
4
Requisites
Blood Sample
Sample Type
Blood
Measures
Serum iron, TIBC, transferrin saturation, ferritin
Identifies
Iron deficiency, iron overload, anemia cause
What is the Iron Profile Test?
The Iron Profile measures serum iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), transferrin saturation, and ferritin — giving a complete picture of your body's iron stores and iron utilization. It goes beyond a simple hemoglobin test to identify why you're iron deficient (diet, blood loss, or absorption issues) and how severe the deficiency is.
Why Should You Take This Test?
Complete iron status. Ferritin is best for iron stores; low ferritin confirms iron deficiency. Transferrin saturation helps in overload.
Who Should Get Tested?
Anemia Confirmed on CBC
Iron profile identifies if the anemia is specifically due to iron deficiency.
Women with Heavy Periods
Menstrual blood loss is the most common cause of iron deficiency.
Vegetarians
Plant-based iron (non-heme) is less well absorbed than meat-based iron.
Chronic Fatigue
Low iron causes fatigue even before hemoglobin drops.
Children and Adolescents
Growing bodies need more iron.
Warning Signs — When Should You Get This Test?
Common Conditions Detected
Frequently Booked Together
Tests commonly ordered alongside Iron Profile for a complete picture
CBC
Baseline blood counts to assess anemia severity
Ferritin
Best single marker of iron stores
Vitamin B12
Rule out B12 deficiency as a co-existing cause
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