Iron, Ferritin & TIBC Panel
About the Test
📍 Location Availability: Las Vegas, NV
🏠 Collection Method: At-home or In-person
🧪 Sample Type: Blood
🔞 Age: 18+
⚠️ Preparation: Morning sample collection is preferred. Fasting (not eating or drinking anything except water) for 8-12 hours is required.
📊 After the test: Results can take a few hours to a few days. Sent to you directly.
$59.00
HOW IT WORKS
Skip the doctor’s visit – purchase directly and get started.
Book your sample collection at Genics Laboratories locations, or choose the convenient in-home collection option if available in your area.
Once your results are ready, you’ll receive an email so you can access them online right away. An independent physician is available to discuss your results.
No doctor visit needed. If available in your area, enjoy the convenience of in-home sample collection for just $69 extra.
After completing your purchase Genics Mobile Phlebotomy Coordinator will contact you to arrange your in-home sample collection appointment.
A certified Genics Mobile phlebotomist will come to your home to collect your sample and deliver it securely to our laboratory for processing.
Once your results are ready, you’ll receive an email so you can access them online right away. An independent physician is available to discuss your results.
What’s Tested
Iron, Ferritin, and TIBC blood test panel is a set of laboratory tests that evaluates how your body stores, uses, and transports iron—a mineral vital for producing hemoglobin and ensuring healthy oxygen delivery throughout the body. This panel can help diagnose conditions like iron deficiency anemia, iron overload (hemochromatosis), and can also aid in the workup of unexplained fatigue, weakness, or abnormal blood counts. By offering insights into iron supply, iron reserve, and the blood’s capacity to bind and carry iron, it provides a comprehensive picture of iron metabolism.
Proper iron balance is essential for many physiological processes, from red blood cell production to cellular energy. Disruptions can lead to significant health issues, so these tests are often ordered for people with anemia symptoms, those on iron therapy, or individuals with chronic illnesses that could affect iron status.
What’s being tested:
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Iron:
Measures the amount of iron circulating in the blood, most of which is bound to the protein transferrin. Low levels can indicate iron deficiency, while high levels may suggest iron overload or certain metabolic conditions. -
Ferritin:
Measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. Ferritin reflects the body’s total iron reserves—low ferritin typically signals depleted iron stores, while high ferritin may indicate inflammation, liver disease, or iron overload. -
Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC):
Assesses how well blood proteins, mainly transferrin, can transport iron. High TIBC usually means iron deficiency (more binding sites are available), while low TIBC suggests iron overload or chronic illness.
The iron, ferritin, and TIBC panel is a key diagnostic tool for evaluating whether your body has too little, too much, or just the right amount of iron. By looking at iron in the blood, iron storage, and the capacity for iron transport, clinicians can accurately diagnose different types of anemia and guide effective treatment for iron-related disorders.
Physician Review included
What to expect after the test
After you provide your specimen, it generally takes few business days to process and release your test results. Your test results will be available in a clear and easy-to-read report. Independent physicians are available to discuss questions or concerns you may have regarding your results.