Iron, Serum and TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity) LabCorp

$15.00

This test measures iron serum levels and binding capacity to determine whether you have an iron deficiency.

Disclaimer: Due to state regulations, Defy Medical does not offer on-demand lab testing in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts.

This test measures the amount of iron in your blood and how well your body can transport it. It helps determine if you have too much or too little iron, which can indicate conditions like anemia or iron overload. TIBC specifically measures how much iron your blood can carry.
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Why To Buy

This iron panel helps check for iron deficiency anemia by measuring your iron levels and how well your body can transport it, which can reveal the cause of symptoms like fatigue and dizziness.

Finding the cause(s) of:

  • Anemia symptoms: This panel directly assesses iron levels, a common cause of anemia symptoms like fatigue and weakness.
  • Dizziness: Low iron levels can lead to dizziness, which this panel can help identify.
  • Fatigue: Measuring iron and TIBC can pinpoint iron deficiency, a frequent cause of persistent fatigue.
  • Pale skin: Iron deficiency can cause pale skin, and this panel checks the iron levels responsible.
  • Shortness of breath: Anemia caused by low iron can lead to shortness of breath, which this panel helps diagnose.
  • Weakness: Low iron levels can cause muscle weakness, and this panel measures the iron needed for energy.
Symptoms Anemia symptoms, Dizziness, Fatigue, Pale skin, Shortness of breath, Weakness