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The Iron Blood Test

Iron deficiency affects around 1 billion people worldwide. Get insights into your iron levels with this quick blood test.

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£59.00
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Finger prick test kit provided
5 biomarkers tested
Results in app within 48 hours
Doctor-reviewed report
Fill 1 blood collection tube

Is it for me?

Yes, if you’re concerned you may be low in iron. Some common symptoms of low iron include:

Difficulty concentrating
Memory problems
Poor hair & nail health
Tiredness

What's tested?

This test measures the amount of iron carried in your blood and how much iron is stored in your body.

Iron is important in making red blood cells which carry oxygen around your body. It also helps keep your muscles healthy, supports your immune system, and helps your organs work properly. Low iron levels can lead to tiredness, lightheadedness and fatigue.
Shows the amount of iron in your blood. Lower levels can mean you have iron deficiency anaemia, whereas high levels can suggest liver problems.
Measures your blood’s ability to transport iron. This marker can help explain why there’s either too much or too little iron in the body.
A protein produced by the liver that transports iron around your body.
Measures the amount of transferrin in your body that’s not carrying iron.
A protein used to store iron. Ferritin levels show how much iron your body has stored.

What happens after the test?

Get a full doctor’s report and product advice, all at no extra charge.

Doctor's report

Get a downloadable report from a registered doctor explaining your results

Product advisor

Book a free video call with our expert advisors for product tips tailored to you

Meet our experts

Get to know our in-house clinicians

Dr Leah Gorodi

Medical Lead and GP with a special interest in lifestyle medicine and health prevention

Dr Taran Toor

Chief Medical Officer, clinical entrepreneur and GP with an interest in digital health

UKAS accredited

Get your results within 48 hours from UKAS-accredited labs.

How it works

1

Register your test

Receive your test and register it on our app.

2

Do your test

Collect your blood sample at home.

3

Send it back

Pop your test in the nearest priority postbox.

4

Get your results

View your results on the app within 48 hours.

Your privacy, guaranteed

Just like your doctor, we take your privacy extremely seriously.

Your data is secure. We use the latest encryption technologies and we’re committed to our data protection responsibilities.

Your data is never sold on, rented out, or shared with third parties for financial advantage.

We work with Care Quality Commission-accredited labs and our blood test kits are all CE-marked.

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FAQs

Depending on your results, restoring low iron levels can take up to 6 months. That’s why it can be helpful to test regularly to monitor your progress.

If you have too much iron in your body, it gets stored in organs like your liver, heart and pancreas. This build-up of iron can cause heart problems, joint pain and liver disease. Luckily, there are treatments that can reduce the amount of iron in your body and lessen the risk of long-term damage.

If your iron levels are below the normal range, you may be at risk of iron-deficiency anaemia. Symptoms of iron-deficiency anaemia include:

  • tiredness
  • lack of energy
  • headaches
  • difficulty concentrating
  • nail problems
  • restless legs 

If our test finds your iron levels are too low, we'll let you know right away and recommend you make an appointment with your GP.

Iron is important in making red blood cells which carry oxygen around your body. It also helps keep your muscles healthy, supports your immune system and helps your organs work properly. The Iron Blood Test measures your iron levels, iron stores and indicates inflammation levels.

Talk to your doctor before taking this test. Being pregnant can have a noticeable impact on your results, so make sure to check in with your GP first.

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Intended use

These blood tests are designed for adults aged 18 and over, and are unsuitable for children. Please note that these blood tests cannot treat or diagnose medical conditions. As Holland & Barrett don’t collect any data about your medical history, you must interpret the significance of your results with caution. Be aware that medical conditions, medications, or other aspects of your health can affect your test results. These tests do not replace seeking medical advice and assessment, and if you have an abnormal test result, you should always seek appropriate advice from a trained health professional.