Description
The Iron Panel provides basic iron and red blood cell health check related to performance.
Ideal Use: For athletes monitoring iron levels routinely. The most common reasons for routine monitoring are if the athlete is supplementing iron, has a history of iron deficiency, has dietary restrictions, or is training at altitude.
Included Tests:
- Complete Blood Count with Differential
- Total RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets
- WBC, Eosinophil, Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Basophils
- Serum Iron
- Total Iron Binding Capacity
- Iron Saturation %
- Ferritin
Is fasting required?
Fasting is recommended for this panel – Blood iron levels can be influenced by recent dietary iron consumption or supplements.
