{"product_id":"ijzerprofiel","title":"Iron Profile (Iron, Transferrin Saturation, Ferritin)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the Iron Profile?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iron Profile is a comprehensive blood test that measures three key biomarkers: serum iron, ferritin, and transferrin saturation. This test evaluates the amount of iron circulating in your blood, your body’s iron storage capacity, and how efficiently your blood transports iron. Together, these markers provide a complete picture of your iron metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerum Iron:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures the amount of iron currently circulating in your blood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFerritin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reflects the iron stored in your body, indicating long-term iron reserves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransferrin Saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assesses how efficiently iron is transported in your blood (calculated from serum iron and transferrin values).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy should you have the Iron Profile tested?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTesting your iron profile is useful for several reasons. It can help diagnose iron deficiency or iron overload, which may be caused by dietary issues, internal bleeding, or other health conditions. It is particularly important for people who feel fatigued, menstruating women, pregnant women, vegetarians, or vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentify iron deficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps detect low iron levels that can lead to anemia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetect iron overload:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can indicate conditions like hemochromatosis or liver disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonitor treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracks the effectiveness of iron supplementation or therapy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport overall health:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensures adequate iron for energy, immune function, and oxygen transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat do the results indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Iron Profile gives insight into your body’s iron status and helps determine the cause of abnormal iron levels. Patterns in the biomarkers can indicate deficiency, overload, or inflammation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormal values:\u003c\/strong\u003e All three markers within the normal range indicate a healthy iron balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron deficiency pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low serum iron, low transferrin saturation (\u0026lt;20%), low ferritin (\u0026lt;15 μg\/L).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIron overload pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e High serum iron, high transferrin saturation (\u0026gt;45%), high ferritin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInflammation or chronic disease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal\/low serum iron, low transferrin saturation, normal\/high ferritin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a high iron level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh iron levels may indicate hemochromatosis (excessive iron absorption from diet), liver disease, certain types of anemia, or recent iron supplementation. It suggests that monitoring or intervention may be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does a low iron level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow iron levels usually indicate iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia. Causes may include poor diet, internal bleeding, or increased iron demand (such as during pregnancy).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47966761124186,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/Ijzer_TransferrineSaturatieenFerritine.png?v=1755941647","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/nl\/products\/ijzerprofiel","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}