Iron – serum after 1h

The determination of iron concentration in serum is used in the diagnosis and monitoring of iron deficiency anemia and hemochromatosis. Iron level measurements are applied to diagnose and monitor the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and hemochromatosis.

Decreased iron levels are observed in:

• iron deficiency anemia,
• iron distribution disorders (without actual deficiency),
• infections,
• chronic inflammatory conditions,
• cancers,
• uremia,
• liver parenchymal damage.

Increased iron levels occur in:

• iron overload,
• acute hepatitis,
• treatment with iron supplements.

Iron levels decrease with age. The concentration of iron shows diurnal variation, and in women, it fluctuates during the menstrual cycle.

• Invasive study - blood collection into an EDTA tube, according to the procedure skin disinfection, application of a tourniquet and Pressure at the donor site after the procedure is completed lasts several times Minutes.
• Duration of the download is approximately a few to several seconds. 
• In case of invalid preparation for the test, the result obtained will not be authoritative.
• Download should be done in Morning.

Preparation required a few days before the test:

• Do not drink alcohol 2 – 3 days before the test.
• Refrain from drinking coffee and tea for at least 12 hours before downloading.
• Eliminate the causes of stress as much as possible.

On research:

• The patient should remain fasting - that is, abstain from food for about 12 hours before Study.
• In the morning you can drink water, a glass at most. As far as possible Sampling should be carried out before taking the morning portion medication, unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor.
• Before the test, the patient should remain at rest for 10 – 15 minutes (seated position).
• Physical exertion, also moderate, e.g. walking, climbing after stairs, can change the values of the test results Lab.

• Survey result available in 3 working days. 
• Ability to receive the result in reception desk of any Medicover Centre. 
• Ability to access the result via the Internet in Medicover Online (you need to download the access password at the reception desk of the Medicover Medical Centre).