Iron Studies, Basic is a group of tests that check the iron level in your body. Iron is an essential mineral responsible for formation of Red Blood Cells (RBC), healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function.
This test is ordered as a follow up test when abnormal results are found on routine tests such as CBC; when your doctor is suspecting either deficiency of iron or excess of iron. The symptoms of iron deficiency are pale skin, fatigue, headaches, weakness , while the signs of iron overload include weakness, joints and abdominal pain.
These tests are useful to monitor the progress of iron deficiency/ iron excess treatment.
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