Iron Status Test
For anyone wanting a more detailed understanding of their iron health, particularly if experiencing tiredness or low energy and wanting more information than a Ferritin-only test provides.
Before testing
You do not need to fast, but avoid fatty foods for at least 8 hours before collecting your sample.
Hydration
Drink around 2–3 full glasses of water 1–2 hours before testing to help with blood flow and make finger-prick collection easier.
Drinks
Avoid coffee, tea and energy drinks beforehand. Stick to water only.
Biotin supplements
Avoid taking biotin supplements for at least 2 days before the test. If biotin has been prescribed by a healthcare professional, speak to them before stopping it.
Recent illness
Wait until any short-term illness or infection has fully resolved before collecting your sample, as this can affect iron-related results.
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.
Iron Status Test
