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Ferritin

Measures ferritin, the protein that stores iron — the single best indicator of your total body iron. Low ferritin is the earliest sign of iron deficiency. Results usually in 1–2 business days.

$ 49.00All-in price
1Tests included

Ferritin reflects how much iron your body has in reserve. It drops before other iron markers change, making it the earliest and most sensitive test for iron deficiency — a common cause of fatigue, hair loss and low energy.

Included Tests

Ferritin
Iron storage protein — the best indicator of total body iron.
Ferritin
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What This Panel Measures

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Iron stores. Ferritin shows how much iron is banked in your body — low levels signal deficiency, high levels can point to overload or inflammation.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You feel tired, weak or run-down
  • You have hair loss, restless legs or shortness of breath
  • You menstruate heavily or follow a plant-based diet
  • You've been told you're anemic and want to find the cause

Conditions Screened

Iron deficiencyIron-deficiency anemiaIron overload

Related Symptoms

FatigueHair lossRestless legsShortness of breathPale skin

When to Get Tested

Test when you have symptoms of iron deficiency such as fatigue, hair loss or restless legs, or when following up on a low blood count. Ferritin can be elevated by inflammation, so context matters.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account usually in 1–2 business days. Low ferritin strongly indicates iron deficiency, often before anemia appears. Because ferritin rises with inflammation, a normal or high value alongside symptoms may need a fuller iron panel to interpret.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why check ferritin instead of iron?
Ferritin measures stored iron and drops earliest in deficiency, so it catches low iron before a standard iron level or blood count changes.
Do I need to fast?
No fasting is required for ferritin. If you're adding an iron panel, that test is best done fasting.
Is this billed to insurance?
No — you pay directly here, nothing is billed to insurance, and results go only to your secure account. It stays 100% confidential.

Pairs Well With — Same Blood Draw

CBC with Differential
Confirms whether low iron has led to anemia.
+ Add
Iron & TIBC Panel
A fuller look at iron, binding capacity and saturation.
+ Add
Vitamin B12
Another common, treatable cause of fatigue and anemia.
+ Add
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⚡ Results 1–2 business days🧪 1 tests

What happens after you order?

  • 1Your lab order form & test code appear in your secure online account — with your test center’s address.
  • 2We send your lab requisition to the test center electronically.
  • 3Walk in & get tested — tests usually take 5 minutes or less.
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