Iron – serum after 5h

Iron concentration measurements are used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and hemochromatosis.

A decreased iron level is observed in:

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

An increased iron level is observed in:

• iron overload,
• acute hepatitis,
• iron supplementation treatment.

Iron levels decrease with age. Iron concentration shows diurnal variation and, in women, fluctuation throughout 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).