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
- Red blood cell health, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, MCV, MCH, MCHC, RDW, Platelets, Immune health – complete white blood cell count breakdown.
- Reticulocytes
- Red blood cell production
- Serum Iron, Total Iron Binding Capacity, Iron Saturation %, Ferritin
- Iron status
Is fasting required?
No, but it is recommended – Blood iron levels can be influenced by recent consumption of dietary iron or supplements.