Assess anemia risk with – Iron, TIBC, Ferritin, Iron Saturation, and Complete Blood Count [CBC].
The Iron Panel provides essential iron and red blood cell health checks related to performance.
Ideal Use: For athletes monitoring iron levels routinely. The most common reasons for routine monitoring are if the athlete is supplementing iron, has a history of iron deficiency, has dietary restrictions, or is training at altitude.
Included Tests:
→ Complete Blood Count with Differential;
→ Total RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets;
→ WBC, Eosinophil, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Basophils;
→ Serum Iron;
→ Total Iron Binding Capacity;
→ Iron Saturation %;
→ Ferritin
Fasting is recommended for this panel.
Blood iron levels can be influenced by recent dietary iron consumption or supplements.
