Measures iron stores; needed for energy and oxygen transport.

Shows how well your blood can carry iron.

The percentage of iron-binding sites currently used; helps diagnose iron issues.

Supports nerves, muscles, and energy production.

Helps with bone strength, immunity, and mood.

Folate (Serum) is one of the three main building blocks for our blood cells along with b12 and iron. A lack of any of these can affect the number and shape of our blood cells.

Important for immune function, wound healing, and skin health.

B12 is one of the three main building blocks for our blood cells along with folic acid and iron. A lack of any of these can affect the number and shape of our blood cells.

Serum Iron measures the amount of iron circulating in the blood, specifically bound to transferrin, the main iron transport protein. It reflects recent iron intake and availability but can fluctuate throughout the day or due to inflammation, so it's often interpreted alongside other markers like ferritin, transferrin saturation, and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) to assess iron status more accurately.

UIBC (Unsaturated Iron-Binding Capacity) measures the reserve capacity of transferrin—the main iron transport protein—to bind more iron. It reflects how much iron-binding space is still available in the blood. UIBC is typically used alongside serum iron and TIBC (Total Iron-Binding Capacity) to help evaluate iron status and distinguish between iron deficiency and iron overload conditions.