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Serum Iron

Also known as: Serum Fe
Related tests: Ferritin, TIBC & Transferrin, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, Zinc protoporphyrin
At A Glance
 
Why get tested?
To determine whether your blood iron level is normal

When to get tested?
If your doctor thinks that you might be iron deficient or have an excess of iron in your body

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm



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