Iron (Ferritin) Blood Test in Neath – Clinic Test & UK Home Kits

Feeling unusually tired, breathless or run down? You may be low in iron. Our private iron blood test in Neath checks your ferritin levels – the body’s stored form of iron – to help identify anaemia or iron deficiency. Choose a quick 15-minute in-clinic test at our Neath pharmacy or a convenient home iron test kit with UK lab results.

Why Check Your Iron Levels?

Iron is essential for carrying oxygen around your body. Low levels can cause tiredness, dizziness and shortness of breath. The iron (ferritin) blood test measures stored iron, helping to detect:

• Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia
• Chronic fatigue or low energy
• Heavy menstrual bleeding that may lower iron levels
• Dietary deficiency, especially in vegetarian or vegan diets
• Raised iron levels (e.g. haemochromatosis) if there is a family history

What Happens at Your Iron Blood Test Appointment?

1. Check-in: we confirm your details, symptoms and any supplements or medicines.
2. Sample taken: a small finger-prick or venous blood sample is taken in our clinic.
3. On-the-spot analysis: your sample is processed on our in-clinic diagnostic system for same-day results.
4. Results explained: our pharmacist or clinician explains your ferritin level and sensible next steps.

When to Consider a Home Iron Test Kit

If you live outside South Wales or prefer to test privately at home, our

home iron blood test kit

provides gold-standard lab analysis from a small finger-prick sample. Your sample is posted to a UK-accredited laboratory and results are typically available within a few working days.

Improving Low Iron Levels

If your results show low iron or low ferritin, we can discuss practical steps such as:

• Dietary changes – adding iron-rich foods and foods that boost iron absorption
• Choosing appropriate iron supplements and doses
• Identifying possible causes of deficiency (e.g. menstrual loss, gut absorption, diet)
• When to see your GP for further investigations or ongoing management

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• Vitamin B12 & Folate Tests
• Diabetes (HbA1c) Test
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FAQs – Iron & Ferritin Blood Tests

What does an iron (ferritin) blood test show?

The test measures your ferritin level, which reflects the amount of iron stored in your body. Low ferritin usually suggests low iron, even before full anaemia develops.

Do I need to fast before the test?

Fasting is not usually needed for a ferritin test. If any special preparation is required, we’ll let you know when you book.

How quickly will I get my results?

For in-clinic tests, results are usually available in around 15 minutes and explained during your appointment. Home test kits provide results after your sample has been processed by the laboratory.

Will you tell me if I need to see my GP?

Yes. If your result or symptoms suggest you need further tests or treatment, we’ll advise you to contact your GP or appropriate specialist.

This is a private, self-pay service. It does not replace NHS investigations or urgent medical care. If you have chest pain, severe breathlessness, black or bloody stools or feel very unwell, please seek urgent medical help.