Iron Test near me in Gautam Buddha Nagar

The Iron Test measures the amount of iron in the serum (liquid part of the blood). Iron is an essential mineral that plays a critical role in the production of hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen in the blood. It is obtained primarily from food sources like meat, beans, and fortified cereals, and also from supplements.

The Iron Test is used to identify iron deficiency or excess iron in the body. It may be advised when there are symptoms suggestive of an iron imbalance in the body, such as fatigue, weakness, pale skin, dizziness, shortness of breath, or in severe cases, organ damage from iron overload. This test is particularly important for individuals who may be at risk of iron deficiency, such as pregnant women, children, or those with poor dietary intake or certain medical conditions like anemia. It is also useful for diagnosing iron overload conditions like hemochromatosis, which can occur when the body absorbs too much iron. Additionally, the test may be used to monitor individuals undergoing treatment for iron-related disorders, such as therapies for conditions affecting iron metabolism.

This test is done by a highly specialised Mass Spectrometric technique (ICP-MS) that can measure elements at trace levels in body fluids.

Please note: This is an outsourced test. The sample for this test is collected by TATA 1MG and processed at a NABL accredited partnered lab.