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IRON STUDIES Test in Agra

  • Special Instruction

    Overnight fasting & sampling before 12 noon is preferred. Avoid iron supplements for minimum 24 hours prior to specimen collection.

  • Parameters covered

    3
  • Report Frequency

    Daily

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₹500.00

Price applicable for Home Collection orders only.

Overview

Iron studies help in the evaluation of levels of iron in the body. If you are suffering from anemia, this test helps to diagnose whether anemia is due to deficiency of iron in the body. Iron deficiency anemia can be due to blood loss, deficient iron in the diet, inability of the body to absorb iron & during pregnancy. It also assesses if there is iron overload in the body which can be dangerous.

Parameters

  • 1. Iron
  • 2. Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • 3. Transferrin Saturation

Iron Studies Test in Agra

Serum ferritin and transferrin saturation tests are two common blood tests used to evaluate iron levels. These tests are useful in the diagnosis of iron overload illnesses such hemochromatosis and anemia caused by low iron levels. These examinations offer vital information on the body's iron metabolism, which directs suitable treatment procedures.

What Does Iron Studies Show?

  • To make sure your body has enough iron for a healthy lifestyle, iron tests evaluate the quantity of iron in your body. 

  • These tests can identify iron excesses or deficiencies, which may point to associated medical conditions including hemochromatosis or anemia.

  • The findings help doctors prescribe the right medications or dietary changes to maintain the ideal iron balance.

What Does Iron Profile Test Include?

  • Iron Serum, Transferrin Saturation, Total Iron Binding Capacity, and Unsaturated Iron Binding Capacity (UIBC) are tests on the Iron Profile Test List.

  • Together, these tests determine the body's iron levels. The results of these tests assist control conditions associated with excess or shortage of iron and direct dietary changes.

  • The tests are essential for figuring out the best dietary plans and, if necessary, medical measures.

Are There Any Risks Associated With Iron Test?

  • Similar to routine blood testing, iron profile tests typically carry no special dangers.

  • Patients may have minor discomfort at the puncture site, such as soreness or bruises. Usually, these symptoms go away on their own with time.

  • All things considered, the process is standard and safe, yielding important data regarding the body's iron levels.



 

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