Iron Profile Test

An Iron Profile is a group of blood tests — serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin saturation and ferritin — that together assess your body's iron stores and how iron is carried in the blood. It is one of the most useful panels for finding the cause of anaemia.

The Iron Profile Test helps detect and monitor conditions including Iron-deficiency anaemia, Iron overload (haemochromatosis), Anaemia of chronic disease.

Morning fasting sample preferred

Serum iron (adult): 60-170 µg/dL TIBC: 240-450 µg/dL Transferrin saturation: 20-50% Ferritin (men): 30-400 ng/mL Ferritin (women): 15-150 ng/mL Note: reference ranges may vary by laboratory and should be interpreted by your doctor in the context of your overall health.

The Iron Profile Test is available at ₹649 (MRP ₹1199) on PingMeDoc with free home sample collection. Prices are inclusive of sample collection charges.

A morning fasting sample (8-10 hours) is preferred because iron levels vary through the day and after meals. Water is allowed.

Iron supplements can falsely raise serum iron. Unless your doctor says otherwise, avoid them for 24-48 hours before the sample.

Ferritin measures stored iron and is part of the iron profile. The full profile adds serum iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation for a complete picture.

It identifies iron-related causes of anaemia. Your doctor reads it together with a CBC to confirm the type and cause.

Yes. You must fast for 8 hours before the Iron Profile Test test. You may drink water during the fasting period. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before the test.

The Iron Profile Test test costs ₹649 at PingMeDoc (MRP ₹1199). Free home sample collection is included. NABL-accredited lab processing. Reports delivered digitally in 24–48 hours.

Iron Profile Test test results are typically available within 24–48 hours after sample collection. You can view and download your digital report from your PingMeDoc dashboard.

The Iron Profile Test test requires blood (serum). A trained phlebotomist will collect the sample at your home at your preferred time slot.

Yes. All lab tests on PingMeDoc, including the Iron Profile Test test, are processed by NABL-accredited and ISO-certified labs. Reports are reviewed and available on your dashboard.

Yes. Home sample collection for the Iron Profile Test test is free when booking through PingMeDoc. A phlebotomist visits your home or office at your scheduled time slot.

An Iron Profile is a group of blood tests — serum iron, total iron-binding capacity (TIBC), transferrin saturation and ferritin — that together assess your body's iron stores and how iron is carried in the blood. It is one of the most useful panels for finding the cause of anaemia. It is commonly used for: Iron-deficiency anaemia, Cause of low haemoglobin, Monitoring iron therapy, Suspected iron overload, Fatigue evaluation.

Give the sample in the morning, ideally fasting for 8-10 hours. Avoid iron supplements for 24-48 hours before the test unless your doctor advises otherwise.