The Iron Test is a blood test that measures the amount of iron present in the bloodstream. Iron is an essential mineral required for the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body.
This test helps evaluate iron deficiency, iron overload, anemia, nutritional deficiencies, and disorders affecting iron metabolism.
1.Iron, Serum
Measures the amount of iron circulating in the blood. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen throughout the body.
Also known as: Serum Iron Test, Blood Iron Test, Serum Iron Level Test
The Iron Test measures the level of iron circulating in the blood. Iron plays a critical role in producing healthy red blood cells and maintaining normal oxygen supply to body tissues.
The body requires iron for:
Abnormal iron levels may indicate insufficient iron intake, blood loss, absorption problems, chronic diseases, or excessive iron accumulation.
The Iron Test measures the amount of serum iron available in the blood.
Iron in the body exists mainly as:
The Serum Iron Test helps evaluate whether the body has adequate iron available for normal functioning.
Doctors may recommend an Iron Test to:
The test may be advised if you experience:
Benefits of the Iron Test:
An Iron Test may be recommended for:
The Iron Test requires a blood sample collected from a vein.
Before the test:
| Parameter | Normal range |
|---|---|
| Serum Iron (Adult Men) | Approximately 65–175 µg/dL |
| Serum Iron (Adult Women) | Approximately 50–150 µg/dL |
| General interpretation | |
| Low Iron | May indicate iron deficiency, blood loss, poor absorption, or certain chronic conditions |
| Normal Iron | Indicates adequate circulating iron levels |
| High Iron | May indicate iron overload, excessive supplementation, or certain medical conditions |
| Note | Reference ranges may vary between laboratories depending on age, sex, diet, testing method, and clinical conditions. Iron results are usually interpreted along with Ferritin, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation, and CBC for complete evaluation. |
Reference ranges can differ between labs. Your report shows the range used by the lab.
An Iron Test measures the amount of iron present in the blood and helps evaluate iron status and related conditions such as anemia.
Fasting requirements vary. Your doctor or laboratory may recommend fasting for more accurate results.
Low serum iron may indicate iron deficiency, blood loss, poor absorption, or certain chronic health conditions.
High iron levels may occur due to excessive iron intake, iron overload disorders, certain liver conditions, or other medical causes.
| Test name | Iron Test |
|---|---|
| Location | Chennai |
| Sample type | Blood |
| Number of parameters | 1 |
| Home sample collection | Available |
| Fasting | Not required |
| Report time | As per laboratory processing time |
| Recommended age | 5–99 years |
| Suitable for | Male & Female |
No. Serum Iron measures circulating iron in the blood, while Ferritin measures stored iron reserves in the body.
Yes. Low iron levels can reduce hemoglobin production, affecting oxygen transport and causing tiredness and weakness.
Doctors often combine Serum Iron with Ferritin, TIBC, Transferrin Saturation, and Complete Blood Count (CBC) for a complete assessment of iron status.
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