Thriva Vitamins & minerals

Advanced Iron Profile Blood Test

Get an in-depth understanding of your iron levels and risk of iron deficiency anaemia with this blood test.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Subscription available
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
5
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity (UIBC)
  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • Transferrin saturation

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
5
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

5 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Iron Deficiency

  • Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
  • Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity (UIBC)

Iron status

  • Ferritin
  • Iron
  • Transferrin saturation

About this test

What can this blood test tell you?

This test will give you a detailed look at the iron and ferritin levels in your blood, as well as your blood's capacity to bind and transport iron. The information in your results will indicate whether you are at risk of iron deficiency anaemia, or iron overload.

What's covered in this blood test?

  • Advanced iron profile: Your body uses iron to make haemoglobin - a part of red blood cells that carries oxygen around your body. If you don't get enough iron you might develop iron deficiency anaemia. Tiredness, shortness of breath, and heart palpitations are signs you might be deficient.

Description provided by Thriva.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    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.

  • Clinical depth 9.0/10

    5 biomarkers against a median of 5 across the 7 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    Can be done at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results within 2 days.

  • Results and follow-up 8.5/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor.

  • Trust signals 10.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.

  • Value for money 5.5/10

    £55.80 against a comparison-group median of £49.00 (+14%).

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