Serum Ferritin
The best single measure of how much iron your body has in reserve.
Also known as: ferritin, iron stores
Full patient price. No booking fee.
- Turnaround
- Next day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- Blood sample
- Home collection
- Available free in our service areas
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About this test
Ferritin is the protein that stores iron. It falls before haemoglobin does, so it catches iron deficiency at a stage where you may feel tired and breathless but a standard CBC still looks normal. It is particularly useful for women with heavy periods and during pregnancy.
What it measures
- Serum ferritin
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
Related to
- Anaemia & fatigue
- Women's health
Often booked with this
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