Iron

Iron test

The assay is performed from a blood sample to determine the fasting serum iron concentration. Iron plays a key role in the human body. It is responsible for the proper functioning of the respiratory, circulatory, immune and nervous systems.

Serum iron

Iron is one of the key minerals. It is responsible Among other things, it is responsible for the proper functioning of the circulatory and respiratory system. It is part of hemoglobin, which transports oxygen to all tissues of the body. Iron plays an important role in the nervous system, where it influences cognitive functions, also affects the performance of the body during physical exertion.
The concentration of the level of this element depends on gender. In women it is usually lower than in men (which is related to the different physiology). In the case of women, the concentration of iron decreases with with age and during menstruation (menstruation). The demand for this element also increases during pregnancy.

Sources of the best absorbed iron are meat and meat products, offal, poultry, fish and eggs.
It is also worth consuming vegetable sources of iron, i.e. whole-grain cereal products, nuts, seeds and grains, dried fruits, dry legume seeds and some vegetables (including beets and chard, broccoli, green peas, spinach, parsley) and fruits (e.g., currants, avocados, raspberries).

Iron – preparation for the test

• The test involves the collection of blood into an EDTA test tube, the disinfection of skin according to the standard procedure of blood collection, putting on a tourniquet and applying pressure at the collection site following the procedure, and lasts a few minutes.
• The blood collection procedure takes approximately a dozen or so seconds.
• In the event of improper preparation for the blood test, the results will not be fully reliable.
• Blood should be collected in the morning.

Pobierz Collect your blood in home settings, purchase theAt-Home Blood Collection service along with the test.

Required preparation a few days before the test:

• Do not drink alcohol for 2-3 days before the test.
• Refrain from drinking coffee and tea for at least 12 hours before blood collection.
• If possible, eliminate any sources of stress.

On the day of the test:

• Patients should be on an empty stomach, which means that no meals can be consumed for about 12 hours before the test.
• They are allowed to drink a small amount of water in the morning hours, but not more than a glass.
• Where possible, the test should be performed before patients take their morning dose of medicines, unless their physician instructs otherwise.
• Before the test, patients should remain at rest for 10 – 15 minutes (in a sitting position).
• Physical exercise, including even moderate effort, such as walking or climbing stairs, may alter the values of laboratory tests. It is necessary to rest in a sitting position for 10-15 minutes.

Iron results

• Test results are available within 3 working days.
• It is possible to collect them at the reception desk of any Medicover Centre.
• The results can be accessed online. To do this, you have to visit the reception desk to generate a password in the centre of your choice.