Blood Test: Iron Deficiency

Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies worldwide, yet it often goes undiagnosed for years. Why? Because standard blood tests miss the early stages, and symptoms mimic everything from stress to aging to simple tiredness. We measure not just how much iron is in your blood right now, but how much is stored, how efficiently it's being transported, and whether your body can actually use it effectively. Iron levels can fluctuate based on stress, inflammation, and time of day. Having your blood drawn in the relaxed environment of your home—rather than a stressful clinic setting—can provide more accurate baseline measurements. What We Measure: Complete Blood Count (CBC): Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Erythrocytes, Mean Cell Volume, Mean Cell Hemoglobin, MCHC, Red Cell Distribution Width, Total Leukocytes, Neutrophils, Eosinophils, Basophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Platelets Iron Profile: Iron, Ferritin, Transferrin Saturation, Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC) Who Needs This Test? ✓ Women of reproductive age -Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods -Multiple pregnancies -Using IUDs or hormonal contraception -Experiencing fatigue or weakness ✓ Athletes & active individuals -Endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, triathletes) -Anyone training intensively -Experiencing performance plateaus -Slow recovery between workouts ✓ People with dietary risk factors -Vegetarian or vegan diets -Limited red meat consumption -Digestive disorders (Celiac, Crohn's, IBS) -Previous gastric surgery ✓ Anyone experiencing these symptoms -Persistent, unexplained fatigue -Weakness or lack of stamina -Difficulty concentrating or brain fog -Pale skin, brittle nails, or hair loss -Cold hands and feet -Frequent headaches -Restless leg syndrome -Shortness of breath during normal activities -Rapid heartbeat or palpitations -Cravings for ice or non-food items (pica) ✓ Medical monitoring -Previous iron deficiency diagnosis -Chronic kidney disease -Inflammatory bowel disease -Heart failure -Cancer treatment -Regular blood donation When your results arrive, your physician analysis will help you understand: - Which values fall outside normal ranges and why that matters - How different measures relate to each other - Whether patterns suggest specific conditions - What lifestyle or medical interventions might help - Whether follow-up testing is recommended