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Blood Iron Test

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Four important iron-related biomarkers in the body: Ferritin, Transferrin Saturation, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), and Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC).

What is this product

The iron test measures five important iron-related values in the body: Ferritin, Transferrin Saturation, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC), and Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC).

Requirments

For accurate results please omit any non-prescribed iron or biotin supplements for 3 days before taking the test. Check with your doctor if you are taking prescribed biotin, the contraceptive pill, iron supplements, chloramphenicol or monoclonal antibodies. It is recommended that you fast for 12 hours to ensure the accuracy of your iron levels.

Fasting required

12 hours fasting required

  • Transferrin Saturation
  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC = Iron+UIBC)
  • Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC)
Kit Code:
C1SCK00300
Kit name:
Chronomics capillary blood collection kit: BD serum separator
Specimen Type:
Capillary blood (microtainer)
Phlebotomy Type:
NONE
SKU:
C1BLP06400