Ferritin blood test in Cardiff
A ferritin blood test checks your iron stores — the earliest and clearest sign of iron deficiency. At IronOx Clinic it's part of a full iron panel for £145, reviewed by a doctor with a clear next step. No GP referral needed, and if treatment is right for you, it's all under one roof.
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What does a ferritin test tell you?
Ferritin is the protein your body uses to store iron. Because it reflects your reserves, it's the most useful single blood test for spotting iron deficiency — often before a standard full blood count shows anaemia at all.
That matters because you can feel exhausted, foggy, or be losing hair from low iron long before you're technically anaemic. A ferritin test catches the problem early, so it can be treated before it gets worse.
Iron deficiency symptoms to look for< 30
µg/L ferritin
Generally suggests low iron stores — though many people have symptoms below 50 µg/L. Always interpreted alongside your symptoms.
What's included in the iron panel
A ferritin number on its own only tells part of the story. Our £145 panel measures the full picture.
Ferritin
Your iron stores — the key marker of iron deficiency.
Serum iron
The amount of iron circulating in your blood right now.
Transferrin saturation
How much of your iron-transport capacity is in use.
Full blood count
Haemoglobin and red cells — to check for anaemia.
Already have recent results? Bring an iron panel from within the last 6 weeks and you may not need retesting. More on blood testing.
A result you actually understand
Plenty of services post you a ferritin number and leave you to decode it. Here, every result is reviewed by Dr Ros or a medically trained professional, who explains what it means for you and what to do next.
And if your test confirms iron deficiency, you're already in the right place — IronOx Clinic is the UK's specialist iron infusion clinic, so diagnosis and treatment happen under one roof, with no onward referral or 12–18 month NHS wait.
- Full iron panel, not a single marker
- Reviewed by a doctor within 48 hours
- A plain-English explanation of your result
- A clear recommendation on next steps
- Treatment available at the same clinic if needed
Ferritin blood test Cardiff — common questions
A ferritin blood test at IronOx Clinic is £145. That's a comprehensive iron panel — ferritin, serum iron, transferrin saturation, and a full blood count — reviewed by a doctor with a clear recommendation. Most patients who already have recent results (within 6 weeks) bring their own and skip retesting.
Ferritin is the protein that stores iron in your body, so it's the single best blood marker of your iron reserves. A ferritin test shows whether your iron stores are low, normal, or depleted — often before a full blood count picks up anaemia.
Reference ranges vary between laboratories, but a ferritin below 30 µg/L generally suggests low iron stores, and many people have symptoms at levels under 50 µg/L. The right interpretation depends on your symptoms and overall clinical picture — which is why every result here is reviewed by a doctor, not just handed back as a number.
No. You can book a ferritin blood test directly at IronOx Clinic — no GP referral required. If your result shows iron deficiency, Dr Ros can discuss treatment options, including iron infusion, at the same clinic.
Results from the iron panel are reviewed within 48 hours, and you'll get a clear explanation of what they mean and what to do next — not just a printout. If treatment is appropriate, a follow-up consultation is arranged.
Yes — and most patients do. If you have an iron panel or ferritin result from your GP or another provider within the last 6 weeks, bring it to your consultation and you may not need any further testing before treatment.
Check your iron levels in Cardiff
A full iron panel for £145, doctor-reviewed, with treatment under the same roof if you need it. No referral, no wait.
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