iron profile anemia
In this study, the entire iron metabolism is mapped out using these tests:
- Iron
- Blood count small including hemoglobin (Hb)
- Ferritin
- Transferrin
- Transferrin saturation (TIJBC)
A serum and an EDTA tube are required for this examination.
Symptoms of iron deficiency:
When the iron levels in the blood are too low, you can suffer from fatigue, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, palpitations and shortness of breath. You may feel weak and lifeless and be more susceptible to infections.
- Extreme fatigue
- Concentration problems
- Weakness, feeling weak
- Pale skin
- Chest Pain
- Fast heart rate
- Shortness of breath
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Cold hands and feet
- Inflamed/painful tongue
- Brittle nails
- Bad appetite
- Infection prone
It is also possible to perform additional Tranferrin Receptor and Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) testing if desired to determine the cause of severe iron deficiency, please send us an email for a quote.
