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View details Iron Test Price, Report, Normal Range & Procedure
Iron Test is used to check the level of Iron in the blood. And Diagnose different types of- iron deficiency Anemia or iron overload disorders.
Iron Test Info & Procedure
Group NameANAEMIA PREGNANCY
Fasting8–12 hours fasting required
Sample TypeSERUM
Sample CollectionHome sample collection
ReportsMost reports: 24–48 hours after the sample reaches the lab; timing varies by test.
Report typeDigital report
Iron Test Visual Guide
Measures circulating iron level as part of anemia and iron deficiency evaluation.
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ResultReported in ug/dL.
What it showsCurrent circulating iron.
SampleSerum. Overnight fasting.
Common useAnemia and iron balance.
How Serum Iron Works
- Iron circulatesCarried on transferrin
- Level measuredCurrent blood iron checked
- Profile interpretedFerritin/TIBC add meaning
Typical result context
| Result context | Guide |
|---|---|
| Adult women | about 34 - 165 |
| Adult men | about 45 - 170 |
| Low | deficiency pattern review |
Serum iron varies during the day and is best read with ferritin/TIBC.
Why it may be advised
- Anemia work-up
- Iron deficiency review
- Fatigue evaluation
When to discuss it
- Tiredness
- Pale skin
- Heavy periods or pregnancy
Often reviewed with
- Ferritin
- TIBC
- Hemoglobin
Simple Testing Flow
- BookSelect iron test online
- Home VisitCollection executive arrives
- SampleSample collected as instructed
- Lab ReportProcessed and shared digitally
Fasting often used
- Morning sample may be preferred
- Follow lab fasting advice
May affect result
- Iron supplements
- Recent meal
- Inflammation
Needs profile
- Ferritin shows stores
- TIBC shows carrying capacity
About the Test
Iron is a laboratory test that measures a result in a Blood (Serum) sample. It may be ordered to investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis or monitor a condition, depending on your clinician's advice.
The current booking price is shown at Rs. 202 against an MRP of Rs. 250, inclusive of taxes where applicable.
Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. Home sample collection is available in serviceable cities. A trained phlebotomist collects the sample using sterile equipment, and the report is shared online after processing.
Iron Sample Report Format & Ranges
Relevant details from a Thyrocare sample report are shown below. A standalone PDF preview for Iron is not available here. Reference intervals may vary by method and patient factors. Use the interval printed on your own final report.
| Conducted at | Thyrocare Labs |
|---|---|
| Lab Accreditation | CAP, NABL, UKAS, ANAB |
Iron Thyrocare Sample-Report Range Table
| Parameter | Unit | Reference Range |
|---|---|---|
| IRON | µg/dL | 65 - 175 |
Iron Reference Guide
Educational guide only. The Thyrocare sample-report range is shown in the Reports & Ranges section. For your own result, use the range on your final report and discuss it with your clinician.
Why This Test Is Ordered
| Reason | Description |
|---|---|
| Iron status | Measures iron available in blood. |
| Anaemia workup | Used with ferritin, TIBC and CBC. |
| Overload review | Can support iron overload evaluation. |
Symptoms And Who Should Test
| Situation | Description |
|---|---|
| Low iron symptoms | Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, pale skin, breathlessness. |
| Risk factors | Heavy periods, pregnancy, low-iron diet, blood loss, malabsorption. |
| Follow-up users | People taking iron or being treated for anaemia. |
Preparation And Interpretation Notes
| Topic | Guidance |
|---|---|
| Fasting | Fast for 8–12 hours before sample collection. Plain water is allowed unless your clinician advises otherwise. |
| Supplements | Iron tablets can affect results; follow medical advice. |
| Interpretation | Best read with ferritin and TIBC. |
Sources:
MedlinePlus Iron Tests
Service available in Cities
Home sample collection for Iron is available in the cities below, subject to confirmation of your pincode at booking.
Bangalore Chennai Delhi Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai Pune Ahmedabad Jaipur Lucknow Coimbatore Chandigarh Agartala Agra Ahmednagar Ajmer Akola Aligarh Allahabad Alwar Ambala Amravati Amritsar Anand Araria Aurangabad Bahraich Ballia Banda Bardhaman Bareilly Basti Beed Begusarai Bhagalpur Bhilwara Bhiwani Bhopal Bhubaneswar Bidar Bikaner Birbhum Bulandshahr Cachar Chandrapur Chittoor Cuttack Dakshina Kannada Darbhanga Darjeeling Datia Dehradun Deoghar Deoria Dewas Dhanbad Dharmapuri Dhule Durg East Champaran East Godavari East Singhbhum Erode Etah Faizabad Faridabad Gandhinagar Ganjam Gaya Ghaziabad Ghazipur Godda Gonda Gorakhpur Guntur Gurdaspur Gurgaon Guwahati Gwalior Haridwar Hathras Hazaribagh Hisar Hooghly Hoshangabad Howrah Indore Jabalpur Jajpur Jalandhar Jalgaon Jalna Jammu Jamnagar Jamshedpur Jamui Jaunpur Jhajjar Jhansi Jharsuguda Jodhpur Kadapa Kalaburagi Kamrup Kanchipuram Kanpur Kanyakumari Karimnagar Karnal Katihar Katni Kendujhar Khammam Kheda Kishanganj Kochi Koderma Kolhapur Koraput Kota Kozhikode Krishna Krishnagiri Kurnool Latur Ludhiana Madhubani Madurai Mandla Mangalore Mathura Mayurbhanj Medak Medinipur Meerut Mohali Moradabad Munger Muzaffarnagar Muzaffarpur Mysore Nagpur Nainital Nalanda Nalgonda Namakkal Nanded Narsinghpur Nashik Navi Mumbai Nellore Nizamabad Noida North 24 Parganas North Dinajpur Palghar Panchkula Panipat Patiala Patna Pedakurapadu Peddapalli Pondicherry Prakasam Pratapgarh Puri Purnia Raebareli Raigarh Raipur Raisen Rajahmundry Rajkot Rajnandgaon Ranchi Rangareddy Ratlam Ratnagiri Rewa Rohtak Sagar Saharanpur Saharsa Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Salem Sambalpur Sangareddy Saran Satara Secunderabad Seraikelakharsawan Sibsagar Siddipet Sitamarhi Solapur Sonbhadra South 24 Parganas Srinagar Sultanpur Sundargarh Surat Surguja Thane Thanjavur Thiruvananthapuram
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Iron Test Price
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