Iron Panel
The iron panel evaluates your iron stores and transport - ferritin, serum iron, transferrin and TIBC. It helps make sense of anemia, fatigue and iron overload.
Also known as: Iron Studies · Iron Profile
Preparation: Best drawn in the morning; timing affects the result.
Ferritin reflects iron stores but rises with inflammation - so it's read alongside iron, transferrin and TIBC. A single value rarely gives the whole picture.
Below are the markers in this panel; tap any to read about it.
Markers in this panel
Frequently asked questions
Does low ferritin mean iron deficiency?
Often yes, but ferritin rises with inflammation and can mask a deficiency. That's why the whole panel is read together, with your doctor.
Do I need to fast?
Iron is best drawn in the morning while fasting - it fluctuates through the day. Follow your lab's instructions.
How do I understand my results?
Upload the report to Mediora - a per-marker explanation with range and trend. Interpretation, not a diagnosis.
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