Name: Iron Profile Blood - Clinic Test - £59.99
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Price: 59.99 GBP
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What is the Iron Profile Test Centre?

Firstly, an iron profile contains several markers that aid in detecting iron deficiency. Haemoglobin is mainly iron. It is the top vital mineral. Haemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that distributes oxygen to the tissues.

Why get an Iron Profile blood test?

Iron deficiency is one of the most common causes of fatigue.
Women lose a certain quantity of blood and iron every month due to menstruation.
Iron insufficiency is widespread among women of childbearing age.
Iron insufficiency is more common in vegetarians and vegans.

4 BioMarkers

Iron: helps carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of the body.
CRP HS (C-reactive protein High Sensitivity) measures levels of inflammation in your body.
Ferritin measures the amount of iron your body stores.
TIBC measures the amount of iron in your blood.
But how does our Clinic Visit test work?

Please make your Iron Profile appointment and visit us onsite to have your blood drawn by our Registered Nurse. Please note that you must present your ID for your appointment.

So, how long do blood test results take?

Also, the target turnaround time for Iron Profile Blood test results is one working day after receiving them in the Laboratory. The turnaround time is a guide only and sometimes depends on assay run schedules.

Therefore, the best news about getting your Iron Profile Blood test done at the Medicines Online clinic is that the Laboratory is in the same location as the clinic. You don’t have to wait for your results. And they don’t need to be transported anywhere else. Thus, you get same-day results and reliable sample management.

Finally, our trained scientists follow procedures the company and the instrument suppliers set. Thereby providing you with great value and excellent customer service compared to other labs due to our onsite processing of all tests.

Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Don’t hesitate to contact customer service before the appointment to discuss cost and availability options. Please note that we do not draw blood from children under 1d.

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Questions for Iron Profile Testing

Q: Why is this mineral so important?
A: It is essential to life as it plays an important role in your metabolism, oxygen transport, immune function, and the formation of red blood cells.
Q: Does pregnancy have an impact on my levels?
- A: Its needs are also increased because the body uses minerals to make extra blood to transport oxygen for you and your baby during this time. Your body’s blood volume increases by 30-50% during pregnancy.
Q: From what foods can I get it?
- A: The rich foods include red meat, beans, dried fruits, cereals, bread, pasta, and pork.
Q: Is the mineral important if I am an active person?
- A: You will need it to maintain and support your energy, as your body muscles use it to produce it.
Q: What drinks are high in this mineral?
- A: Pumpkin, tomato, grape, apple, spinach, and beetroot juice.
Q: Can I take supplements for it?
- A: You need to check first with your GP.
Q: What side effects might I get if I take the supplements?
- A: You can have tummy pain, constipation, nausea, and diarrhoea.
Q: What are the symptoms of its deficiency?
- A: You can have pale skin, heart palpitations, tiredness, and shortness of breath.
Q: What happens if the deficiency is untreated?
- A: Your heart and lungs can be affected, increasing your risk of infection. Pregnant women may get complications before and after birth.
Q: What tests are recommended if I have a deficiency?
- A: If you have a deficiency, you should test for Iron, Ferritin, and Complete Blood Count.
Q: How is this test performed?
- A: Our nurse will draw a small blood sample from your arm. She will clean your skin with an alcohol wipe. Then, tie a band around your upper arm. This will help her find a vein more easily.
- Once she finds a vein, she will insert a needle attached to a vial and draw the blood needed.

Iron Profile :

Iron Profile Test Scientific Information Data from Instrument and Reagent Supplier

Testing Technology Method:

Fully automatic biochemistry analyser

Limit of Detection:

Iron: 4 umol/L
Ferritin: 20 ng/mL
Hs-CRP: 0.2 mg/L
TIBC: N/A (calculated)

Accuracy and Precision:

Iron: The approximate error is ≤ ± 10%.
Ferritin: The approximate error is ≤ ± 10%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 3%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 5%.
Hs-CRP: The approximate error is ≤ ± 15%. The within-assay CV is ≤ 10%. The between-assay CV is ≤ 15%.
TIBC: N/A (calculated)

Measuring Ranges:

Iron: 4~50 umol/L
Ferritin: 20 ~1000 ng/mL
Hs-CRP: 0.2 ~320 mg/L
TIBC: N/A (calculated)

Validation-Active Information:

EQA: Yes
Inter-laboratory validations
- Periodic according to validation schedule
- Event-triggered- Qc/Calibration/New materials/Batch

In range results:

Iron:

Females: 9.5~30.0 umol/L
Males: 8.8~27.0 umol/L

Ferritin:

Females: 20~200 ng/mL
Males: 20 ~250 ng/mL

Hs-CRP: 0~5 mg/L

TIBC: 42.96~80.55 umol/L

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Shipping and Return Policies

Appointment:

Missed appointments or cancellations less than 24 hours prior are not entitled to refunds. Rescheduling is possible but not guaranteed. Please contact the customer service prior to the appointment time to discuss cost and availability options.

Shipping & Return:

We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To Qualify for any return, the product must be in the same condition as when you received it. Not used, not opened, unworn, in its original packaging. You will also need to send it to us with the receipt or proof of purchase.

Please return to: Medicines Online, 89 Falcon Rd, London. SW11 2PF

You can read our full return policy here:

https://medicinesonline.org.uk/return-policy/

We offer next day delivery; however courier delivery times are out of our control. We are unable to offer refunds for any late deliveries. But you will receive courier tracking information once your order has been dispatched. And orders placed by 1pm are dispatched on the same day.