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Iron Panel (Basic) in Mexico City
Panel that evaluates iron metabolism and transport proteins to help determine the cause of anemia and guide treatment.
Also known as: Iron test, iron profile, blood iron studies
Sample : Blood
Requires fasting (water only)
Measures/Identifies
Measures different values related to the amount of iron in your body and how well it is transported to your cells.
Who is it for?
People who need a detailed evaluation of their iron levels, those diagnosed with anemia and want to understand the cause, or patients who need to monitor the effectiveness of their treatment.
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Why this test?
This test evaluates iron metabolism by measuring several parameters that determine the amount of iron in the body and its ability to be properly transported to cells. It is recommended for patients who need a comprehensive evaluation of iron metabolism, those who have been diagnosed with anemia and wish to identify the underlying cause, and those who require monitoring of treatment effectiveness. It includes measurements of total serum iron, transferrin and its saturation, ferritin, and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) to detect deficiencies, transport issues, or storage problems related to anemia or iron imbalance.
List of parameters
Total serum iron
Transferrin and transferrin saturation
Transferrin
Iron saturation percentage
Ferritin
Unsaturated iron-binding capacity (UIBC)
Total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
Test preparation
✔️ Fasting for 8-12 hours before the test is recommended (only water is allowed).
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Availability
2-3 business days
Appointments are usually available within 2-3 business days in Mexico City.
Earliest booking date
Friday, September 11
Earliest expected booking date in Mexico City.
Collection window
6 AM – 9 AM, 9 AM – 12 PM, 12 PM – 3 PM
The lab team usually visits your home during this time window in Mexico City.
Report language
Spanish / English
Reports in Mexico City can be issued in Spanish and English.
Payment options
MXN / USD
Payment in Mexico City can be made using local and international cards.
Saturday availability
Saturday appointments available
Sample collection in Mexico City can be scheduled on Saturdays.
Next public holiday
Wednesday, September 16
Sample collection in Mexico City is not available on this public holiday.
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Anzures
Centro Histórico
Condesa / Hipódromo
Coyoacán
Cuauhtémoc
Del Valle
Escandón
Granada / Nuevo Polanco
Juárez / Zona Rosa
Lomas de Chapultepec
Nápoles
Narvarte
Polanco
Roma Norte
Roma Sur
San Miguel Chapultepec
Santa Fe
Rest of Mexico City
Mexico City Metropolitan Area
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