Iron Studies
Also called: Iron Profile, Iron Panel
Four markers that tell you whether anaemia is due to iron deficiency.
- Duration
- 5 min
- Report
- 24 hours
- Sample
- Blood
- Fasting
- 8 hrs
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What this test is
Iron Studies are the next step after a CBC has flagged low haemoglobin. Serum iron alone fluctuates by the hour; ferritin tells you how much iron is stored. Low ferritin (under 30 ng/mL) confirms iron deficiency — the most common cause of anaemia in India, especially in women of reproductive age. The panel also rules out iron-overload conditions like haemochromatosis.
This panel reports 4 parameters
- Serum Iron
- TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)
- Transferrin Saturation
- Ferritin
When you need this test
- Confirmed low haemoglobin on CBC
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Pregnancy
- Fatigue with brittle nails or hair fall
- Restless legs
- After bariatric surgery or chronic GI bleeding
How to prepare
- Fast for 8 hours — only water during the fast.
- Skip iron supplements for 24 hours before the test, since fresh supplement-iron can falsely raise serum iron.
- Morning slot preferred — serum iron is highest in the morning.
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FAQs
Why fast?
Iron levels vary by 30–40% through the day depending on meals. Fasting plus a morning draw makes results comparable over time.Why is ferritin the most important number?
Ferritin reflects stored iron and is the most reliable single indicator of deficiency.How quickly will supplements raise my numbers?
Haemoglobin rises by about 1 g/dL in 3–4 weeks. Ferritin takes 3–6 months to refill stores.Should I take iron with food?
Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of orange juice if tolerable — Vitamin C boosts absorption. Avoid tea, coffee, and milk within 1 hour.
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