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Iron Studies Test
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Also Known as:
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Sample Type:
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Whole Blood in Plain Vial
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Age group:
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All Age Groups
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Report Timeline:
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2-3 Hours
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₹1500.00
Description
An Iron Studies Test is a group of blood tests that help assess the amount of iron in your body and how well it is being used. This test includes measurements like serum iron, ferritin, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and transferrin saturation.
It plays a crucial role in diagnosing conditions such as iron deficiency anemia, chronic illnesses, and iron overload disorders like hemochromatosis. Doctors often recommend it when you experience symptoms like fatigue, weakness, pale skin, or unexplained hair loss.
By evaluating how much iron is stored and transported in your body, iron studies give a clear picture of your iron metabolism and help guide effective treatment decisions.
Why the Test is Important
Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your red blood cells. If you don’t have enough iron, it can lead to iron deficiency anemia.
This test helps:
Diagnose anemia
Detect iron overload
Monitor iron levels during treatment
Common Reasons to Get Tested
Feeling tired or weak
Pale skin
Shortness of breath
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Chronic illness affecting nutrient absorption