Ferritin Test
This focused test measures Ferritin, the key marker used to understand your body's stored iron. Ferritin
Before testing
You do not need to fast for this Ferritin Test. However, avoid fatty meals for at least 6 hours before collecting your sample, as this can affect sample quality.
Recent illness or infection
Ferritin can temporarily rise when your body is responding to inflammation or infection, even with a mild cold. For a more representative result, wait until you have fully recovered from any short-term illness or infection before collecting your sample.
Collect your sample at home using the instructions provided, return it in the prepaid tracked packaging, and your sample is analysed by a CQC-regulated laboratory.
Everything needed to collect and return your sample, including sample collection materials, instructions and prepaid tracked return packaging.