Advanced Iron Blood Test

Checks iron levels and blood cell counts alongside liver, kidney and thyroid markers, for anyone investigating fatigue, weakness or possible iron deficiency.

  • Doctor reviewed
Sample
Blood
Collection
In-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
36
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • MPV
  • Platelet count
  • hs-CRP
  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • Transferrin saturation
  • UIBC
  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Sodium
  • Urea
  • +25 more

Test specifications

Provider
Medichecks
Sample type
blood
Collection method
in-store clinic or home nurse visit or venous draw at clinic
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
36
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

37 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.

Clotting status

  • MPV
  • Platelet count

Inflammation

  • hs-CRP

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • TIBC
  • Transferrin saturation
  • UIBC

Kidney health

  • Creatinine
  • eGFR
  • Sodium
  • Urea

Liver health

  • ALP
  • ALT
  • Bilirubin
  • Gamma GT

Proteins

  • Albumin
  • Globulin
  • Total protein

Red blood cells

  • Haematocrit
  • Haemoglobin
  • MCH
  • MCHC
  • MCV
  • RDW
  • Red cell count

Thyroid hormones

  • Free T3
  • Free thyroxine
  • TSH

Vitamins

  • Folate - serum
  • Vitamin B12 - active

White blood cells

  • Basophils
  • Eosinophils
  • Lymphocytes
  • Monocytes
  • Neutrophils
  • White cell count

About this test

This test measures 36 biomarkers built around iron status: ferritin, iron, TIBC, UIBC and transferrin saturation, alongside a full blood count, liver and kidney function, thyroid markers, and inflammation via hs-CRP. Medichecks positions it for people investigating symptoms such as fatigue or weakness, where low iron is one possible cause among several, and Medichecks itself notes that a separate qFIT test can be added to check for hidden gut bleeding, a common cause of iron deficiency.

With 36 markers this is the deepest test we track in the vitamins and minerals category, placing in the 100th percentile for clinical depth there. At £119 it is priced 12% below the £135.13 median for similarly sized tests in that category, so the breadth comes without a price premium.

Collection requires a clinic visit, home nurse visit, or venous draw, with no finger-prick kit, but turnaround is quick for this range at 2 days. Every result is reviewed by a doctor, and Medichecks holds a 4.5 Trustpilot score from 2,477 reviews, UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs, and more than 25 years trading.

Who is it for?

This suits anyone investigating symptoms such as fatigue or weakness who wants a broad look at iron status alongside blood cell counts, liver, kidney and thyroid function, rather than an iron-only test. Its below-median price for the depth on offer, plus a 2-day turnaround, makes it a reasonably efficient option in this category. If fatigue or weakness persists, it is also worth seeing a GP to investigate further.

It is not the right choice if you only want a narrow iron check, since a smaller panel would be cheaper, or if you want to check for gastrointestinal bleeding as a cause of iron deficiency, which Medichecks offers as a separate qFIT add-on rather than as part of this test.

How it works

You attend a Medichecks clinic, arrange a home nurse visit, or have a venous blood draw taken; there is no finger-prick at-home kit for this test. The lab analyses the sample for iron status, a full blood count, liver, kidney and thyroid markers, and a doctor reviews the results before you receive them, typically within 2 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • 36 biomarkers, the deepest test we track in the vitamins and minerals category.
  • 12% cheaper than the £135.13 median for similarly sized tests in its category.
  • Results are typically back within 2 days, quicker than most tests in the range.
  • Doctor review is included as standard with this test.

Cons

  • No finger-prick kit; collection needs a clinic visit, nurse visit or venous draw.
  • Checking for gut bleeding as a cause of iron deficiency needs a separate qFIT add-on.
  • There is no listed comparison group, so no direct rival test to measure it against.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score 36-marker iron and blood-cell panel with a 2-day turnaround
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

This 36-marker panel combines iron status with a full blood count, liver, kidney and thyroid markers, at £119, some 12% below the £135.13 median for similarly sized vitamins and minerals tests we track. With 36 markers it is the deepest test we track in this category. Results are relatively quick, typically back within 2 days, though there is no finger-prick at-home option.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 8.0/10

    The listing publishes a short description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 10.0/10

    36 biomarkers, placing it in the 100th percentile of vitamins tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 9.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.

  • Value for money 7.1/10

    £119.00 against a median of £135.13 for the 8 similarly sized vitamins tests we track (-12%).

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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