Private Protein & Iron Levels Test

Because your health matters.

Iron, an indispensable mineral, plays a vital role in various bodily functions, from oxygen transport to energy metabolism. However, beyond iron, several other essential proteins in the blood contribute significantly to overall health.

Our Protein & Iron Levels Test offers a quick, easy, and accurate way to measure the protein and iron levels in the blood and assess whether your results are within the normal range. They feature as part of our Energy Profile checks, and can be booked individually or added as an extra test to our existing health assessment packages.

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Bluecrest Health Assessment Specialist
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    Fast, accurate results

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    Competitively priced testing within 20 minutes of your home

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    Detailed, personalised Results Report

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    Access to our 24/7 GP service with all test packages

How it

works

How it works

1. Select and book your package

View our health test packages and book a full body private health check. All our individual tests can be added to any of our private health check packages. . Just call our team on 0800 652 2183 before your appointment to add an extra test.

2. Make an appointment

Choose the venue, date and time that suits you. With over 2000 appointments available nationwide every week, you're sure to find a convenient time, date and venue.

3. Attend your appointment

A trained health assessment specialists will carry out your blood test. The whole process only takes around 20 - 30 minutes.

4. Fast, accurate results

Your results will be available 24/7 through our online dashboard, My Wellness. You will receive an email notification as soon as your results are ready for viewing. Processing times vary by test, with some results accessible on the dashboard in as little as three days.

What is a Protein & Iron Levels

Test?

It is common knowledge that our iron levels should be checked regularly, especially if we experience symptoms such as tiredness and fatigue. However, in addition to simply taking an iron level blood test, there are a few proteins that are also found in the blood that have equally important roles to play in the body.

The protein component of this blood test entails examining various blood markers. The assessment encompasses evaluating levels of crucial proteins, including albumin, globulin, and conducting a total protein blood count. These proteins play pivotal roles in maintaining a robust circulatory system, among other functions.

Secondly, this health check includes an iron level blood test. The iron levels in the blood are measured to ensure that they are within the normal range. Additionally, the Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) is assessed in order to evaluate how much iron can be effectively carried throughout the body.

Testing both iron and protein levels in the blood is a reliable method to ensure they are balanced, thereby supporting optimal health.

What are the benefits of a Protein & Iron Levels

Test?

When iron and protein levels in the blood are too low or too high, it can have substantial health consequences. Regular testing is a way of keeping a check on these levels to ensure they are balanced. Abnormal protein and iron levels can be an indicator of deficiencies, overload, or the development of certain health conditions.

Undergoing a Protein & Iron Levels Test can help to:

  • Detect lower than normal iron levels
  • Diagnose iron deficiency anaemia (very low iron levels)
  • Show high levels of iron in the blood (indicator of overload or haemochromatosis)
  • Indicate possible issues with the kidneys or liver
  • Reveal low blood protein levels
  • Detect high levels of total protein in the blood

Should your personalised Results Report reveal levels outside of the normal range, next steps can be promptly taken towards treatment. A Protein & Iron Test can give you a valuable insight into your protein and iron levels and how they support your body’s overall health.

What does a Protein & Iron Levels Test

involve?

The Protein & Iron Levels Test measures the amounts of important proteins necessary for health as well as iron levels in the blood. The test looks at certain blood markers that can help to diagnose deficiencies and other health conditions.

Our private iron level test assesses the following:

###Iron This mineral is an essential component of the protein haemoglobin, vital for transporting oxygen around the body. If iron levels in the blood are low, this results in a decrease in red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body. As a consequence, you may feel fatigued if you have low iron levels.

Conversely, with high iron levels in the blood, testing can help to confirm a diagnosis. High iron levels, built up over time, are caused by a hereditary condition referred to as haemochromatosis. Testing can help with timely detection and treatment to ensure that this condition does not cause any further damage to the liver, joints, pancreas, and heart.

TIBC

Total Iron Binding Capacity or TIBC refers to the blood’s ability to bind iron to the protein transferrin. This protein helps transport iron throughout the body. By measuring the TIBC, this will reveal how much iron can be carried in the bloodstream and is an important marker for assessing iron levels.

The protein in blood levels test evaluates the amounts of these important proteins:

Albumin

The protein albumin is made by the liver and its primary function is to prevent blood from leaking from blood vessels into other tissues. In addition, this useful protein helps to transport vitamins, minerals, hormones, and enzymes throughout the body. Albumin also plays a part in tissue growth and healing. If albumin levels are outside of the normal range, this may indicate problems with the liver or kidneys.

Globulin

Another type of protein found in the blood, globulin works to regulate the circulatory system and helps with the transportation of micronutrients such as iron, in the bloodstream. Globulin proteins also help with fighting infection, blood clotting, and low levels may indicate liver or kidney disease.

Total Protein

The total protein count measures the combined levels of albumin and globulin. A high total protein level may suggest the development of a liver or kidney condition or that there is an issue with protein digestion or absorption. On the other hand, a high count can indicate dehydration or the presence of a cancer known as multiple myeloma, causing an abnormal buildup of protein.

The Protein & Iron Levels Test involves taking a blood sample which measures levels of proteins and iron in the blood. The sample is then sent to a leading laboratory to be analysed. After analysis, you will receive a comprehensive Results Report explaining all of your results in easy to understand language with no medical jargon.

Private Full Body Health Checks for complete peace of

mind

Undergoing a Protein & Iron Levels Test can accurately assess if your blood protein and iron levels are too low or too high. There are a number of important proteins found in the blood that are required by normal bodily functions. If these are too low this could indicate the onset of certain health conditions. Equally important, measuring iron levels can help to diagnose deficiencies that if left untreated can also contribute to poor health outcomes.

Our Protein & Iron Levels Test is specifically designed to check the levels of iron and important proteins in the blood. This test can be used to diagnose iron deficiencies and ensure that your blood protein levels are within the normal range.

The Protein & Iron Levels Test is included as part of our Essential Energy Profile, can be booked individually or can be added as an extra test to our health MOTs. Just call us before your appointment to add on an extra test.

Need help? Call free on 0800 652 2183 to speak to one of our team.

FAQs

There is no need to fast prior to the Protein & Iron Levels Test. We have upgraded our range of tests so you can continue to eat and drink normally before your assessment takes place, but full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.
Your results will be given a ‘flag’ of a different colour: green, amber or red. Green results are within the recommended range for your age and sex; amber results are slightly outside what we'd normally expect; and red results are further outside the norm. Where a result is amber or red, we'll give follow-up advice on what to do next - whether that's making lifestyle changes, simply monitoring the result, or visiting your doctor for further investigation. If there are any critical results discovered by our laboratory, we will contact you immediately, so you won’t need to wait for your full results report to arrive to take appropriate action.
Full preparation instructions will be provided in writing when you book your appointment.
Your Protein & Iron Levels Test results will be analysed by one of the leading laboratories in the UK which we have established partnerships with. Once they have analysed your readings, your test results are analysed and accurately compiled in your personalised Results Report.
A Protein & Iron Levels Test is included in our Energy Profile checks.