Iron Status
UK Partnered Clinic
£100.00
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Iron Status
£100.00
Iron Status is a comprehensive blood test that evaluates your body's iron metabolism and storage capacity. Iron plays a vital role in oxygen transport, energy production, DNA synthesis, and muscle function—making it essential for overall health and vitality. This test measures multiple iron-related markers to provide a complete picture of your iron status. It includes serum iron levels, ferritin (which reflects iron stores), total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin (the primary iron-transport protein), and transferrin saturation (the percentage of transferrin carrying iron). Together, these markers help identify iron deficiency, iron overload, or other metabolic imbalances that may affect your wellbeing. Whether you're experiencing fatigue, investigating anaemia, or monitoring iron levels due to a chronic condition, this test delivers the detailed insights needed for informed health decisions.
*sample requirements: x1 Blood Sample
Sample requirements
1 blood tube
Collected by our partnered phlebotomist in your booked clinic appointment. Phlebotomy fee included in the price.
ISO accredited
Independent quality standard
Plain-English reports
Easy to understand
GDPR-secure
Your data stays private
What we measure
The biomarkers in this panel.
Add biomarkers via the custom.biomarkers product metafield, or as section blocks below.
Is this panel right for me?
Who this panel is built for.
Who this is for
- Adults wanting a focused look at iron stores and related markers.
- Athletes, vegetarians and women in their reproductive years wanting periodic checks.
- People reviewing the response of ferritin to dietary or supplement changes.
- Anyone tracking iron alongside a wider wellness plan.
Consider speaking to a clinician first
- Anyone with very heavy menstrual bleeding, dark stools or fainting episodes. Speak to your GP urgently.
- People on prescribed iron infusions or being managed for iron overload.
- Those who have taken oral iron in the previous 24 hours (can skew results).
- Children under 18.
This panel reports biomarker data. It does not diagnose any condition. Your results should be reviewed alongside the advice of your GP or another qualified healthcare professional.
How it works
Order to results in four simple steps.
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Order online
Choose your test, complete your details and book your appointment (either through an email sent after an order with a UK partnered clinic or on our site for our own clinic).
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Collect your sample
Visit our Chxhealth Clinic in County Durham or head to one of our 50+ partnered clinics all over the UK.
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Lab analysis
ISO accredited process through our lab partners. Your sample is analysed using independently certified methods and is double checked for accuracy.
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Get your report
Easy-to-read results sent from us to your inbox.
Why test
When numbers help you understand yourself.
Symptoms tell you something is wrong. Tests tell you what. This panel measures the biomarkers that connect to how you actually feel — so you can act with evidence, not guesswork.
- Spot issues earlyCatch shifts before they become symptoms.
- Track what changesDiet, training, lifestyle — see the impact in numbers.
- Peace of mind about your bodyUnderstand how you're really doing, in numbers.
FAQs
Common questions.
How long do Iron Status results take?
Iron Status results are typically delivered within 2 working days of the laboratory receiving your sample. You receive a plain English PDF report.
How is the sample collected for Iron Status?
The Iron Status panel requires a venous blood draw at a Chxhealth or partner clinic. The phlebotomy fee is included in the price. Choose our Lanchester clinic or one of our 50+ UK partner and pop-up clinics when you book.
What does the Iron Status panel measure?
The panel covers ferritin (the best single marker of iron stores), serum iron, transferrin, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and transferrin saturation. Together they give a fuller picture than ferritin alone.
When should I avoid iron supplements before testing?
Avoid iron supplements for at least 24 hours before the test for the most accurate baseline. If you have taken iron recently your serum iron can be transiently raised, which can mask underlying deficiency.
Should I also test CRP?
Ferritin rises during infection and inflammation, which can mask iron deficiency. If you have been recently unwell, wait 2 to 4 weeks before testing, or add a CRP test to interpret ferritin in context. Read more in our ferritin glossary entry.
Ready to test?
Take the first step today.
Lab-validated, expert-reviewed, in your inbox in days.