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Not the cheapest ferritin test on the market
This blood test measures ferritin, the protein that stores iron in your body, to check for either iron deficiency or iron overload. It suits people investigating possible anaemia or symptoms linked to high iron levels.
Above-median price for a single ferritin marker
A single ferritin blood test checking iron stores, aimed at people with symptoms of tiredness or at higher risk of iron deficiency, such as those on plant-based diets or with heavy periods.
Ferritin test priced within 4% of the market rate
A single blood test measuring ferritin, the protein that reflects how much iron your body has stored. It suits people checking for possible iron deficiency or iron overload rather than needing a full health screen.
Mid-priced ferritin test, not the cheapest available
A single-marker finger-prick test measuring ferritin, commonly used to assess the body's iron stores, suited to anyone with symptoms of possible iron deficiency such as fatigue or hair loss.
Cheapest ferritin test in its group, by far
A rapid finger-prick test for ferritin (iron stores), giving a result in minutes to flag possible iron deficiency. Suits anyone with symptoms like fatigue or breathlessness who wants a quick first check.
Priciest ferritin test among the peers we compare it with
A single ferritin blood test used to check the body's iron stores, relevant to fatigue, anaemia and general iron balance.
Iron Self-Test is an easy-to-use ferritin at-home test. Ferritin is a blood protein that stores iron within the cells. Ferritin tests are commonly used by doctors to understand how much iron your body stores.
Compare ferritin test tests feature by feature across all providers.
| Feature | Medichecks Ferritin Blood Test | Selph Iron Deficiency Blood Test | Blue Horizon Medicals Ferritin | Forth Ferritin Home Blood Test Kit | MyHealthChecked Iron Deficiency (Ferritin) Rapid Test | Bluecrest Wellness Iron Stores (Ferritin) | Check My Body Health Home Iron Self-Test Kit |
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| Compare Health Test score | 79.7 /10 Not the cheapest ferritin test on the market | 78.8 /10 Above-median price for a single ferritin marker | 77.9 /10 Ferritin test priced within 4% of the market rate | 76.1 /10 Mid-priced ferritin test, not the cheapest available | 74.8 /10 Cheapest ferritin test in its group, by far | 59.6 /10 Priciest ferritin test among the peers we compare it with | Not rated |
| Price | £39.00 | £49.00 | £44.25 | £41.00 | £8.00 | £65.00 | — |
| Biomarkers Count | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Turnaround Min Days | 2 days | 1 days | 1 days | 2 days | 0 days | 3 days | 0 days |
| Turnaround Max Days | 2 days | 2 days | 1 days | 2 days | 0 days | 8 days | 0 days |
| Sample Type | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood | Blood |
| Collection Model | At-home finger-prick or in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic | At-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit) | At-home finger-prick or Tasso autodraw or venous draw at clinic or nurse home visit | At-home finger-prick kit or at-home AutoDraw device or home nurse visit | At-home rapid self-test (blood sample, results in minutes) | Venous draw at local venue | At-home rapid self-test (blood sample, results in minutes) |
| Gender Focus | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both | Both |
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