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Iron

Labcorp

Broadest draw-site network nationwide.

Sample type: Serum
Avg. sample processing time: 2 Business days
Require fasting: No

BiomarkersLabcorp biomarkers

Iron, Total Measures the iron circulating in your blood, used along with other markers (like ferritin and TIBC) to evaluate for iron deficiency or overload.

$5.99

Iron

Quest Diagnostics

Same-day appointments in most metros.

Sample type: Serum
Avg. sample processing time: 5 Business days
Require fasting: No

BiomarkersQuest Diagnostics biomarkers

Iron, Total Measures the iron circulating in your blood, used along with other markers (like ferritin and TIBC) to evaluate for iron deficiency or overload.

$4.49

Description

This test measures the level of iron in the blood. It can be used to assess various conditions related to red blood cell production and destruction, iron metabolism, or iron transport.

Included biomarkers

Biomarkers

Iron, Total Measures the iron circulating in your blood, used along with other markers (like ferritin and TIBC) to evaluate for iron deficiency or overload.

Preparation

Labcorp

Labcorp lists no special preparation for this test.

Quest Diagnostics

Samples should be taken in the morning from patients in a fasting state, since iron values decrease by 30% during the course of the day and there can be significant interference from lipemia.
Fast up to 12 hours before your appointment.
Fasting before a blood draw means you don't eat or drink anything except water.
Your doctor should provide any special instructions related to fasting for your test. Always follow your doctor's instructions.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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