Transferrin

• Fatigue or low energy
• Pale skin or shortness of breath
• Dizziness or light-headedness
• Headaches or difficulty concentrating
• Cold hands and feet
• Brittle nails or hair thinning
• Restless legs, especially at night
• Cravings for non-food items (e.g. ice, clay – known as pica)
• Frequent infections or weakened immunity
• No symptoms at all in early or mild iron imbalance

Recommended for individuals experiencing unexplained fatigue, pale complexion, frequent dizziness, or signs of low iron levels. Ideal for those with heavy menstrual bleeding, chronic illness, digestive conditions affecting nutrient absorption (e.g. coeliac disease, IBD), or those following vegetarian or restrictive diets. Also suitable for individuals undergoing iron supplementation, or anyone wanting to proactively assess their iron transport capacity and risk of anaemia or iron overload.

• Iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anaemia
• Chronic blood loss (e.g. from heavy menstruation, ulcers, or internal bleeding)
• Liver disease (e.g. cirrhosis, hepatitis)
• Malnutrition or protein deficiency
• Pregnancy-related increased iron demand
• Inflammatory conditions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, chronic infections)
• Genetic disorders affecting iron metabolism
• Chronic kidney disease
• Overload syndromes (e.g. haemochromatosis when paired with other iron tests)