Iron tests measure different substances in the blood to check iron levels in your body. Iron is a mineral that's essential for making red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Iron levels that are too low or too high can cause serious health problems.
This test measures blood sugar after an overnight fast (not eating). High fasting blood sugar levels point to insulin resistance or diabetes, while abnormally low fasting blood sugar could be due to diabetes medications.
Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron. A ferritin test helps your doctor understand how much iron your body stores. If a ferritin test reveals that your blood ferritin level is lower than normal, it indicates your bodys iron stores are low and you have iron deficiency. As a result, you could be anemic.
The TSH Test (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Test) measures the level of thyroid hormone stimulation in your blood, helping evaluate how well your thyroid gland is functioning. It plays a key role in diagnosing thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism and helps monitor treatment effectiveness. Maintaining balanced TSH levels is essential for energy, metabolism, and overall hormonal health.
A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.