Iron Status blood test
One blood draw, 5 markers. A full iron profile that measures your iron stores and how iron moves around your body — so a clinician can help identify or rule out both iron deficiency and iron overload. £148 · clinician-reviewed results · CQC-regulated.
A clear picture of your iron — too little or too much
Iron problems are common and easy to miss. Low iron can leave you drained long before anaemia shows up on a basic test, while iron overload can quietly build up over years. This focused panel is a sensible step if you recognise any of these.
Tired and run-down
Persistent fatigue, weakness or poor concentration — low iron is one of the most common causes.
Heavy periods
Heavy or frequent menstrual bleeding is a leading cause of iron deficiency in women.
Vegetarian or vegan
Plant-based diets can make it harder to keep iron stores topped up.
Family history of haemochromatosis
Iron overload runs in families and is common in people of Northern European descent.
Checking before supplements
Find out whether your iron is actually low before spending on supplements.
Monitoring known iron issues
Keeping an eye on iron levels if you've had deficiency or overload before.
No referral needed · open 7 days · free on-site parking
5 markers that map your iron stores and transport
Rather than a single iron reading, this panel measures the full picture — how much iron you have in store and how efficiently your body is carrying it.
Iron stores
Ferritin reflects the iron held in reserve — the most sensitive early marker of iron deficiency, often low before anaemia appears.
2 markersIron transport
Transferrin and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) describe your body's capacity to carry iron around the bloodstream.
2 markersSaturation
Transferrin saturation shows what proportion of your transport capacity is filled — high in overload, low in deficiency.
1 markerThree simple steps
Book online
Choose a time that suits you in under a minute. No referral needed — pay online or in clinic. Same-week and weekend slots available.
5-minute blood draw
Visit our Sutton Coldfield clinic for a quick, comfortable blood draw with one of our friendly clinical team. Free on-site parking.
Clinician-reviewed results
Your results are shared promptly once ready, reviewed by a clinician who explains what they mean and any sensible next steps.
Unit 3, The Courtyard, Sutton Coldfield B75 7BU · Open 7 days 8am–8pm
How it compares to our related screens
The iron status panel is a focused haematology test. If you want a broader look at anaemia or general blood health, one of these may suit you better.
| Panel | Depth | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Status | 5 markers | A full picture of iron stores | £148 |
| Full Blood Count (FBC) | 14 markers | Anaemia, infection & clotting check | £144 |
| Anaemia Profile | Extended | Investigating the cause of anaemia | £193 |
| Tired All The Time | 44 markers | Unexplained fatigue & low energy | £217 |
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Your questions, answered
Understanding your Iron Status results
Each result in your Iron Status is reviewed by a clinician before release. Below is a plain-English guide to the key markers included in this panel.
Ferritin
The most reliable marker of iron stores. Low ferritin is the earliest indicator of iron deficiency, even before anaemia develops.
Serum Iron
The circulating iron level; fluctuates with recent diet and is less reliable alone than ferritin.
TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)
Reflects transferrin — the transport protein for iron. TIBC rises when iron stores are low as the body tries to capture more iron.
Haemoglobin
Falls when iron deficiency is severe enough to impair red cell production — the end-stage of iron depletion.
Reference ranges vary between laboratories and are influenced by age, sex, and other individual factors. This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace a clinical consultation. The Vesey reviews every result before it is released to you.
Further information: Lab Tests Online UK (British Society for Clinical Biochemistry) →
Find out where your iron really stands
One blood draw, 5 markers, prompt clinician-reviewed results. The Vesey · Sutton Coldfield · open 7 days 8am–8pm.
References & further reading
- Iron Status — Lab Tests Online UK · Independent patient information from the British Society for Clinical Biochemistry