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.
5 biomarkers as listed by Medichecks.
This test looks at five markers connected to iron overload. Ferritin, iron, TIBC (total iron-binding capacity) and transferrin saturation are used together to build a picture of how much iron is circulating and being stored in the body, while the fifth marker checks for the genetic changes linked to hereditary haemochromatosis, a condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food. Iron build-up over time can affect organs including the liver, heart and joints, which is why people with a family history of the condition, or unexplained fatigue and joint pain, are often advised to get their iron status checked.
Within its comparison group of iron-status tests, this is easily the most expensive: the group median price is £49, and Medichecks' own Iron Blood Test covers five markers for the same £49. Other providers, including Blue Horizon Medicals, Monitor My Health and London Medical Laboratory, all price broadly similar iron panels between £43 and £56.
The scores reflect this trade-off. Clinical depth scores highly, in line with the five biomarkers tested against a group median of five, and trust signals score well too, drawing on Medichecks' Trustpilot record, its UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs and doctor review as standard. Value for money is marked down heavily, since the price sits more than seven times above the comparison-group median. Collection convenience is middling, because the test needs a venous draw at a clinic or a home nurse visit rather than an at-home finger-prick, with results in around six days.
This test is worth considering if you have a family history of haemochromatosis, or if you have symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain or unexplained tiredness that your GP wants investigated alongside genetic risk. Because every result comes with a doctor's comment, it also suits people who want clinical input on what an iron result means rather than a number alone.
If cost is the main concern and you do not specifically need the genetic marker, Medichecks' own Iron Blood Test offers a five-marker iron panel for £49, and providers such as Blue Horizon Medicals, Monitor My Health and London Medical Laboratory price similar panels between £43 and £49. This test only makes sense if the genetic component is something you specifically want checked, and any symptoms you have are still worth discussing with your GP.
Collection is by venous blood draw at a clinic, or you can arrange a home nurse visit; this test does not offer an at-home finger-prick option. Once your sample reaches the lab, results are typically ready in around six days, and every result includes a doctor's comment as standard.
This £399 test pairs a genetic marker for hereditary haemochromatosis with the standard iron markers ferritin, iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation, with every result reviewed by a doctor. It is priced well above its comparison group, where Medichecks' own five-marker Iron Blood Test costs £49 and other providers' panels run from about £43 to £56. Depth and doctor review score well, but value for money is the weakest part of this test.
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.
5 biomarkers against a median of 5 across the 7 tests in its comparison group.
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 6 days, slower than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.5 from 2,477 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 partner labs); doctor review as standard; trading 25+ years.
£399.00 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (+714%).
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.
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