IRON PROFILE TEST

Iron is one of the essential minerals in the body since it is needed to make red blood cells or RBCs. These RBCs are responsible for carrying oxygen to the lungs to the entire body. Too little or too much iron can cause various health problems. While having too much iron can cause toxicity and organ damage, iron deficiency can lead to anemia which pushes the heart to pump more blood to compensate for the lack of oxygen in the blood. An Iron Profile Test is a simple blood test that evaluates different parameters related to metabolism in the body. It finds out the level of various iron-related markers, including iron serum iron total iron binding capacity(TIBC), transferrin saturation, and ferritin. These makers tell about the iron deficiency or excess as well as the body's ability to store and utilize iron efficiently.