Iron - Serum in Shivaji Nagar, Chennai

Q: How is the blood sample taken?

To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to make a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. The needle is then inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.

Q: What are the signs and symptoms of anemia?

The signs and symptoms of anemia include chronic fatigue, tiredness, dizziness, weakness, headache, and, pale skin.

Q: What are the signs and symptoms of iron overload?

The signs and symptoms of iron overload include joint pain, fatigue, weakness, weight loss, lack of energy, abdominal pain, loss of sex drive, damage to organs such as the heart or liver.

Q: What other tests are advised along with serum iron test?

The other tests which are advised along with serum iron test include total iron binding capacity test, Transferrin test, Unsaturated iron-binding capacity test, and ferritin test.

Q: What is the role of iron in the human body?

Iron is required in very small quantities in the human body. Its role is to help in formation of normal red blood cells.

Also Known as Anaemia - Serum Iron

10- 12 Hr fasting is required

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IRON - SERUM
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SAMPLE TYPE

BLOOD

GENDER

Both

AGE GROUP

Above 10 years

The Iron – Serum test helps to evaluate the levels of iron in the body. It also helps to diagnose deficiency of iron or iron overload. The Iron – Serum test is done: • In case of low levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit on complete blood count • In case of signs and symptoms of iron deficiency • In case of signs and symptoms of iron overload

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Total Tests : 20

hemoglobin
pcv
+18 more

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the blood sample taken?
To take the blood sample, a tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is asked to make a fist. This helps in the buildup of blood filling the veins and it becomes easy to collect the blood. The skin is cleaned before inserting the needle in the vein in order to prevent bacteria from entering. The needle is then inserted into the vein in the arm and the blood sample is collected in the vacutainer.
What are the signs and symptoms of anemia?
The signs and symptoms of anemia include chronic fatigue, tiredness, dizziness, weakness, headache, and, pale skin.
What are the signs and symptoms of iron overload?
The signs and symptoms of iron overload include joint pain, fatigue, weakness, weight loss, lack of energy, abdominal pain, loss of sex drive, damage to organs such as the heart or liver.
What other tests are advised along with serum iron test?
The other tests which are advised along with serum iron test include total iron binding capacity test, Transferrin test, Unsaturated iron-binding capacity test, and ferritin test.
What is the role of iron in the human body?
Iron is required in very small quantities in the human body. Its role is to help in formation of normal red blood cells.

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The information mentioned above is meant for educational purposes only and should not be taken as a substitute to your Physician’s advice. It is highly recommended that the customer consults with a qualified healthcare professional to interpret test results