Iron
Iron is an essential mineral that helps the body make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to cells and organs.
Why it matters: Iron blood tests measure stored iron and how it moves around the body. They help identify iron deficiency anemia and iron overload, and can show whether a treatment is working.
Source · Cleveland Clinic — what it is, why it matters, related conditions
What is Iron?
Iron is an essential mineral that helps the body make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to cells and organs.
What might a high or low Iron mean?
Iron blood tests measure stored iron and how it moves around the body. They help identify iron deficiency anemia and iron overload, and can show whether a treatment is working.
What is the typical reference range for Iron?
The general-population reference range shown here is 11 – 28 umol/L. Reference ranges describe the general population and are not a personal target — discuss your results with your physician.