Test Details

Iron studies help in the evaluation of levels of iron in the body. If you are suffering from anemia, this test helps to diagnose whether anemia is due to deficiency of iron in the body. Iron deficiency anemia can be due to blood loss, deficient iron in the diet, inability of the body to absorb iron & during pregnancy. It also assesses if there is iron overload in the body which can be dangerous.Evaluates iron status and metabolism- Helps in diagnosing iron deficiency and overload- Supports assessment of anemia- Aids in differentiating between iron deficiency and chronic disease anemia- Useful in monitoring iron supplementation.

Parameters Included:

• IRON
• TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY (TIBC)
• TRANSFERRIN SATURATION