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The Iron Studies Test is a comprehensive diagnostic tool designed to assess your body’s iron levels, crucial for energy, oxygen transport, and overall health. It measures key components such as ferritin, serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), and transferrin saturation, offering insights into conditions like iron deficiency anemia or iron overload disorders. While it focuses on iron metabolism, it is a valuable supplement to other health assessments, providing a clear view of your iron status and guiding appropriate treatment or dietary adjustments.

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Iron Testing

Iron Testing

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TEST RATING Iron Studies – 5/10

While this test provides a thorough look at iron metabolism, which is essential for energy and blood health, it’s quite narrow and lacks other wellness markers such as hormones, metabolic indicators, or organ function. It’s useful as a supplementary test for individuals concerned about iron levels.

These ratings provide a clear view of each package's overall wellness coverage, helping to prioritize the best options for comprehensive health assessments.

The Iron Studies Test is designed to assess iron levels in the body, which are essential for oxygen transport, energy production, and overall health. This test includes several key components:

  1. Ferritin – Measures the stored iron in the body, providing insights into iron reserves.
  2. Serum Iron – Indicates the level of circulating iron in the blood.
  3. Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) – Measures the blood's capacity to bind iron, helping assess iron transport.
  4. Transferrin Saturation – Shows the percentage of transferrin (a protein that transports iron) that is bound to iron.

This test helps diagnose conditions like iron deficiency anemia or iron overload disorders (such as hemochromatosis) and provides a comprehensive view of iron metabolism and related health.

How it works

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Order the private blood test that suits you and your goals best. After ordering, you will instantly receive your referral by email.

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Attend one of our 2000+ partner collections centres throughout Australia or why not book in a home visit?

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View your personalised results and book your consultation for your detailed blood analysis

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Frequently asked questions

Learn all about how our blood tests work here

Where do I go to get my blood collected?
You can find your nearest collection centre here. Contact us if you have any issues finding a collection centre near you.
No. Only go to one of our partner collection centre here. Non-partner collection centre may accept your form, but they may bill you again for the test.
No appointment is necessary. It's always a good idea to call the collection centre before your visit to double-check that they are open.
No, the price on our website includes all fees and charges.
Not necessarily. Contact us with details of your suburb and we'll do our best to find a convenient collection centre for you.
You'll need to bring a valid form of I.D. such as a driver’s licence with you, as well as a printed copy of your pathology form.
|For some of our blood tests, you will have to follow extra instructions, such as fasting or restraining from exercise. Please follow the test instructions on the referral form.
Not generally. If this is required it will be specified in the test instructions at the bottom of the relevant blood test page, but feel free to contact us if you're unsure.
The collector only requires two pieces of information: the billing code and requested tests. These can be found on your pathology request form, and are all that is necessary to perform the blood draw.
Not at all. Our service is private, and you won't be asked to provide your Medicare card details.