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.
5 biomarkers as listed by London Medical Laboratory.
This test combines serum iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation, total iron-binding capacity and unsaturated iron-binding capacity. Together these markers are commonly used to assess iron-deficiency anaemia, which can cause tiredness, breathlessness and palpitations, as well as iron overload, which needs different follow-up and can point towards conditions such as haemochromatosis.
At 5 markers, this matches the median depth across the 7 iron status panels we track, and its £49 price sits exactly at the group's £49 median too, level with Medichecks' Iron Blood Test and Monitor My Health's Anaemia Test, both also 5 markers for £49. Blue Horizon Medicals' Iron Status Profile is slightly cheaper at £43.25 but covers 4 markers rather than 5.
Clinical depth and value for money both sit around the middle of the range, reflecting a test that matches rather than beats the typical panel in this group on either measure. Collection convenience is strong, with a finger-prick option and results back within a day, and trust signals and results and follow-up reflect the standard CQC registration and doctor-reviewed report.
This suits you if you have symptoms that could point to low iron, such as persistent tiredness or breathlessness, or if you want to check your iron stores are not too high.
Blue Horizon Medicals' Iron Status Profile is slightly cheaper at £43.25, though it covers 4 markers rather than the 5 here. If you're specifically concerned about high iron and a possible genetic cause, note that Medichecks' dedicated Iron Overload (Haemochromatosis) Blood Test costs considerably more, at £399, reflecting the different testing involved. See a GP to discuss any abnormal iron results.
Provide a sample via at-home finger-prick kit (plus £3.99 postage), venous draw at a partner clinic (plus £35), or a home visit from a phlebotomist. The lab measures the 5 iron markers, and a doctor reviews the results before you receive your report, typically within a day.
This profile measures 5 markers covering both iron deficiency and iron overload: iron, ferritin, transferrin saturation, and total and unsaturated iron-binding capacity. At £49 it sits exactly at the median price across the iron status panels we compare it with, matching Medichecks' and Monitor My Health's 5-marker tests at the same price. It can be done from a finger-prick sample with results back within a day.
The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.
5 biomarkers against a median of 5 across the 7 tests in its comparison group.
A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the vitamins norm of 3.5.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
No Trustpilot rating on record; CQC registered; doctor review as standard.
£49.00 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (-0%).
Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.
This test belongs to our Iron status panel comparison group. See how it stacks up against equivalent tests from other providers.
Same five markers as rivals, at a higher price
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Above-median price for a 4-marker iron panel
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Priciest iron-status test in its comparison group
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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.
Cheapest iron panel here with at-home collection
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