How long does it take to get an iron blood test back?
In most cases, you get your iron tests results within 24 hours.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
No, it is not dangerous. It can be resolved with diet and medications.
Last updated on 11 May 2023
Iron deficiency anemia develops when your body uses the iron stores faster than they can be refilled, or when the flow of iron into your system has slowed due to undiagnosed medical conditions.
A serum ferritin test helps the doctor understand how much iron or ferritin the body is storing.
There is very less evidence that iron deficiency leads to cancer. However, few research papers indicates that blood loss can result in colon cancer and uterine cancer.
It may take 30-90 days for iron deficiency to get resolved by diet. However, if you have a blood disorder you may need regular medications to keep up the iron levels.
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