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Iron & TIBC Panel

A full iron workup — serum iron, total iron-binding capacity, and saturation — to separate true iron deficiency from other causes of fatigue. One draw, results usually in 1–2 business days.

$ 49.00All-in price
1Tests included

Iron carries oxygen through your blood, and too little leaves you tired, foggy, and short of breath. This panel measures the iron circulating in your blood, how much capacity your blood has to carry more, and the percentage that's actually saturated — a more complete picture than a single iron value.

Included Tests

Iron & TIBC Panel
Full iron panel — iron, binding capacity and saturation.
IronTIBC% Saturation
⏱ Fasting
incl.in panel
⏱ Fasting required — no food or drink except water for 8–12 hours before your visit. Morning is easiest.

What This Panel Measures

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Iron availability. Serum iron shows how much iron is circulating and ready to be used right now.
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Carrying capacity. TIBC and % saturation reveal whether your body is starved for iron or has plenty on hand.

Who Should Get This Panel

  • You feel persistently tired, weak, or short of breath
  • You have heavy menstrual periods
  • You follow a vegetarian or vegan diet
  • You've been told you may be anemic and want to know why
  • You're an endurance athlete or frequent blood donor

Conditions Screened

Iron-deficiency anemiaIron overloadAnemia of chronic disease

Related Symptoms

FatigueWeaknessShortness of breathPale skinBrittle nailsRestless legs

When to Get Tested

Best drawn fasting in the morning, as iron levels fluctuate through the day and after meals. Consider testing if you're tired, have heavy periods, or want to confirm the cause of a low blood count.

Understanding Your Results

Results post to your secure online account usually in 1–2 business days, each value shown with its normal range. Iron studies are most powerful read together — low iron with high TIBC points to deficiency, while high saturation may suggest overload. Pair with ferritin for the fullest view of your iron stores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to fast?
Yes — iron levels change after eating, so fast for 8–12 hours (water is fine) and draw in the morning for the most reliable result.
How is this different from ferritin?
Ferritin measures your stored iron, while this panel measures the iron circulating in your blood and how well it's being carried. Together they give a complete iron picture.
Is this billed to insurance?
No — you pay directly here, nothing goes through insurance, and nothing appears on your insurance record. Results go only to your secure account.

Pairs Well With — Same Blood Draw

Ferritin
The best measure of your stored iron.
+ Add
CBC with Differential
Confirms anemia and how severe it is.
+ Add
Vitamin B12 & Folate
Other common causes of anemia and fatigue.
+ Add
$ 49.00
✓ The price you see is the price you pay. No draw fees. No physician fees. No surprise bills. $ 49.00 is all-in.
Comparing prices? Some self-pay labs advertise a low number, then add ~$28 in "lab & physician fees" at checkout. We don't. What you see here is the whole cost.
⚡ We send your lab order electronically to the test center in 2–3 minutes. Nothing to print, nothing to bring — just walk in and sign in.
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Test centers don’t accept payment — you pay securely here; the lab just does the draw.
⚡ Results 1–2 business days🧪 1 tests⏱ Fasting

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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