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 biomarkers as listed by Monitor My Health.
This test checks for the three most common causes of anaemia together: iron deficiency (ferritin and transferrin saturation), vitamin B12 deficiency (active B12) and folate deficiency, alongside haemoglobin itself, which tells you whether you are anaemic at all.
Within our seven-test iron status comparison group, its £49 price matches the group median exactly, so there is no price advantage here, though it does carry one more marker than the cheapest peer, Blue Horizon Medicals' £43.25 Iron Status Profile, which tests four. London Medical Laboratory's Iron Status Profile matches this test on both price and marker count.
The scores reflect a solid, mid-priced panel: strong on clinical depth for testing five markers, matching the group median, and on trust signals and results and follow-up, since a doctor reviews every result. value for money scores only around the middle of the range because the price matches, rather than beats, the typical cost for this comparison group.
This suits anyone with symptoms such as tiredness, breathlessness or pale skin who wants to check for the three main dietary and absorption-related causes of anaemia in one test, rather than paying separately for iron, B12 and folate panels. If price is the only factor, Blue Horizon Medicals' four-marker Iron Status Profile is £5.75 cheaper, though it does not include active B12 or folate.
You take a finger-prick blood sample at home and post it Monday to Thursday to reach the lab without weekend delays. Results are typically available within 1 to 2 days, and a doctor reviews them; if the test suggests iron, B12 or folate deficiency anaemia, Monitor My Health says it will recommend discussing the result with your GP.
Priced at £49, this test sits exactly at the £49 median of our seven-test iron status comparison group. It tests five markers, one more than the cheapest peer, Blue Horizon Medicals' four-marker Iron Status Profile at £43.25. Doctor review is included as standard.
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; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.
Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.
Trustpilot 4.8 from 3,987 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 NHS lab (Exeter Clinical Laboratory)); 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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5-marker iron panel priced right at the group median
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Cheapest iron panel here with at-home collection
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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
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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.
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.
