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Same five markers as rivals, at a higher price
This blood test checks five markers of iron status, including ferritin, iron and transferrin saturation, to help identify iron deficiency or iron overload. It suits anyone investigating fatigue or breathlessness, or monitoring known iron issues.
Iron panel tied for the best price at this depth
A five-marker blood test covering iron status and inflammation, for anyone with symptoms of fatigue, dizziness or weakness who wants to check for iron deficiency or overload.
Mid-priced 5-marker iron and anaemia panel
A five-marker blood test for haemoglobin, ferritin, transferrin saturation, active B12 and folate, covering the three most common causes of anaemia in one order.
5-marker iron panel priced right at the group median
A blood test measuring iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation and iron-binding capacity, used to assess both iron deficiency and iron overload. Suits anyone investigating tiredness, suspected anaemia, or monitoring known iron problems.
Cheapest iron panel here with at-home collection
Checks four iron status markers, ferritin, iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation, from an at-home finger-prick, Tasso autodraw or venous sample. Suited to anyone wanting a straightforward iron check with a fast turnaround.
Above-median price for a 4-marker iron panel
A 4-marker iron panel measuring serum iron, TIBC, ferritin and transferrin saturation, for people who want more detail than a ferritin-only test to help interpret an existing low iron result.
Priciest iron-status test in its comparison group
Measures ferritin, iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation alongside a genetic marker for hereditary haemochromatosis. Suits people with a family history of the condition or symptoms linked to high iron levels.
Compare iron status panel tests feature by feature across all providers.
| Feature | Thriva Advanced Iron Profile Blood Test | Medichecks Iron Blood Test | Monitor My Health Anaemia Test | London Medical Laboratory Iron Status Profile | Blue Horizon Medicals Iron Status Profile (Iron Studies) | Selph Advanced Iron Test | Medichecks Iron Overload (Haemochromatosis) Blood Test |
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| Compare Health Test score | 82.5 /10 Same five markers as rivals, at a higher price | 82.3 /10 Iron panel tied for the best price at this depth | 81.5 /10 Mid-priced 5-marker iron and anaemia panel | 79.3 /10 5-marker iron panel priced right at the group median | 77.4 /10 Cheapest iron panel here with at-home collection | 74.7 /10 Above-median price for a 4-marker iron panel | 71.8 /10 Priciest iron-status test in its comparison group |
| Price | £55.80 | £49.00 | £49.00 | £49.00 | £43.25 | £55.00 | £399.00 |
| Biomarkers Count | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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| Turnaround Min Days | 2 days | 3 days | 1 days | 1 days | 1 days | 1 days | 6 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 2 days | 3 days | 2 days | 1 days | 1 days | 2 days | 6 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra) | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick | At-home finger-prick kit, venous draw at a partner clinic or home visit by a phlebotomist | At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit | At-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit) | In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic |
| Gender Focus | Both | Female | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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