IRON STUDIES

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Sample Required Serum
Preperations Required It's best to fast overnight and sample before midday. For at least 24 hours before to specimen collection, avoid iron supplementation.
Gender Male & Female
Age Group 0 - 99 Years
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Overview

Iron studies (Fe) are a set of blood tests to measure and estimate the amount of elemental iron carried in the blood and stored in the body tissues. Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin, and iron deficiency is a common cause of anaemia (low blood count).

What is Iron Studies ?

Iron Studies (Fe) are a set of blood tests to measure and estimate the amount of elemental iron carried in the blood and stored in the body tissues. Iron is an essential component of Hemoglobin, and Iron Deficiency is a common cause of Anemia (Low Blood Count).

What is the Cost of Iron Studies

The Price of an Iron Studies is Rs. 750. However, cost of the test may fluctuate depending on following factors:

Other tests advised along with Iron Studies
Offers or discounts
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What is the Purpose of the Iron Studies ?

Your body requires Iron for proper growth and development. Hemoglobin is a protein found in Red Blood Cells that your body produces using Iron. In addition to carrying Oxygen from the Lungs to every area of the body, Iron is necessary for the proper functioning of Bone Marrow, Muscles, and Organs. Moreover, your body needs iron to produce certain Hormones. Iron can be obtained through diet or supplementation. While there are only-Iron supplements, Iron is also present in many multivitamin/mineral supplements.

Iron bound to transferrin in the blood is measured by the serum iron test, which measures the quantity of iron in transit in the body. Iron studies evaluate your body's iron levels by measuring multiple iron compounds in the blood. An iron-carrying protein in blood is called transferrin. It assists in identifying and diagnosing iron overload or deficiency along with other tests. This test may also be used to differentiate various causes of anemia.

When is the Iron Studies Recommended ?

Iron Studies is advised if you are suffering from following symptoms:

For Iron Deficiency:

Chronic fatigue/tiredness
Dizziness
Weakness
Headaches
Pallor
Heavy periods

For Iron Overload:

Joint pain
Fatigue, weakness
Lack of energy
Abdominal pain
Loss of sex drive
Organ damage, such as in the heart and liver

Preparation for Iron Studies

It's best to fast overnight and give your sample before midday. For at least 24 hours before sample collection, avoid iron supplementation.
Other blood tests can be carried out in addition to this test. If your doctor advises you to have multiple tests at once, they may ask you to fast for a specific period of time prior to a blood test.
Drink adequate water before sample collection.
Follow the preparatory instructions as guided by your doctor.