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Iron Status Profile

The iron in your blood and the iron your body keeps in store, and whether there is too little or too much.

  • 5markers measured
  • UKASaccredited laboratory
  • Next dayresult, after the lab receives your sample
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Iron Status Profile: blood test kit box

What it is for

  • Iron Status Profile

    Why people check it

    Low iron is a common reason for feeling tired and, over time, can lead to anaemia. Too much iron can cause serious problems as well. This test looks at both sides.

    Can be done with a finger-prick kit at home, at a collection point or with home collection on request.

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    Iron Status Profile

    Who it is for

    Anyone who wants to check for low iron or too much iron, and people who already know they are anaemic and want to see whether low iron is the cause. If a result points to high iron, talk to a doctor you trust about the next step.

  • Signs

    People often check it when they notice

    • Tiredness and low energy
    • Shortness of breath
    • Heart palpitations
    • Paler skin than usual
    • Headaches
    • Difficulty concentrating
    • Chest pain

How to give your sample

The app shows which ways are open for this test before you pay.

  • A kit at home

    A kit arrives by Royal Mail. You collect the sample and post it back the same day, Monday to Thursday, in the prepaid envelope that comes with the kit, at a Royal Mail priority postbox. Collection instructions come with the kit.

  • A collection point

    A blood sample taken at a collection point near you, found from your postcode in the app.

  • Home collection: on request

    You ask in your account, and the team replies with a price and a date. Nothing is charged now.

How it works

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The result arrives in the app.

It is yours: keep it, or send it to the doctor of your choice: only a doctor can say what it means for you. This page explains what the test is for; it does not replace a consultation.

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