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Iron Studies Test

Understand your iron status and energy levels

$85
Results in 2-3 business days2,300+ collection centresNo GP referral needed

22%

of Australian women have depleted iron stores

Source: Australian Health Survey 2022

Why This Test

Ferritin measures your iron stores, not just circulating iron. You can have 'normal' haemoglobin but depleted ferritin—and still experience fatigue, hair loss, and poor exercise recovery. Ferritin below 30 μg/L is associated with fatigue even when haemoglobin is normal.

What This Test Measures

Iron Studies

You can have 'normal' haemoglobin but depleted ferritin—and still experience fatigue, hair loss, and poor exercise recovery. Ferritin below 30 μg/L is associated with fatigue even when haemoglobin is normal.

Who May Benefit

  • Experiencing unexplained fatigue or low energy
  • Heavy menstrual periods
  • Vegetarian or vegan diet
  • Recent blood donation
  • Athletes or high-intensity exercisers
  • Restless legs at night
Sample Type
Blood (venous)
Fasting
Required (8-12 hours)
Best Time
Morning, after 8-12 hour fast
Results
2-3 business days

Understanding Your Results

Below optimalWorth discussing with your healthcare practitioner - iron levels can often be improved
Approaching optimalYour stores are building - continue current approach
OptimalYour iron stores are in a healthy range
Above rangeWorth reviewing with your healthcare practitioner
Your results come with personalised context and next steps. If anything needs attention, we'll guide you through what it means and suggest discussing with your doctor.

Common Questions

Yes, fasting for 8-12 hours before your blood draw is recommended for accurate results. You can drink water.

Iron studies include serum iron, ferritin (iron stores), transferrin, and transferrin saturation - giving a complete picture of your iron status.

If you're actively addressing iron levels, testing every 3-6 months helps track progress. For general monitoring, annually is usually sufficient.

Results are typically available in 2-3 business days via your dashboard.

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Important Information

This test provides health information for educational purposes. Results should be discussed with your healthcare practitioner. Not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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Iron Studies
$85