After The Test & Treatment Options
After the Test
Once your specimen is submitted, results are typically processed and available within a few business days. However, processing times may vary. When ready, your results will be delivered in a clear, easy-to-understand report. If any results suggest a potential infection, you’ll receive a call from an independent healthcare coordinator. Independent physicians are also available to answer any questions or discuss your results in detail.
Treatment Options
As part of your purchase, you have the opportunity to consult with an independent physician. If appropriate, they may be able to prescribe treatment based on your test results.
Age: 18+
Must be 18+ to order blood tests.
Collection Method
In person at a location
Test Details & What It Measures
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Ferritin: (individual test cost: $36)
A ferritin blood test measures the amount of ferritin, a protein that stores iron, in your blood to help determine if you have iron deficiency anemia. The American Gastroenterological Association recommends using a ferritin cutoff of 45 ng/mL to diagnose iron deficiency anemia, as it provides a balance between sensitivity and specificity. -
TIBC: (individual test cost: $24)
A Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC) blood test measures how well iron attaches to proteins in your blood, which helps determine if you have enough iron. It is valuable for diagnosing anemia because it can indicate iron deficiency when TIBC levels are high, suggesting that there is not enough iron to saturate the available binding sites. -
CBC: (individual test cost: $20)
A CBC (Complete Blood Count) test checks your red and white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin levels to help detect infections, anemia, and overall blood health. -
Iron Serum: (individual test cost: $20)
An iron serum blood test measures the amount of iron in your blood to help diagnose and monitor anemia, a condition where you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body's tissues. This test is valuable because it helps determine if low iron levels are contributing to your anemia, guiding appropriate treatment. -
Vitamin B12: (individual test cost: $42)
A vitamin B12 test helps determine if you have a deficiency in vitamin B12, which is essential for making healthy red blood cells. A lack of B12 can lead to a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia, where red blood cells are abnormally large and don’t function properly. -
Folate: (individual test cost: $10)
A folate test checks the level of folate (vitamin B9) in your blood, which is important for red blood cell production and DNA synthesis. Low folate levels can lead to megaloblastic anemia, causing fatigue and weakness due to poorly formed red blood cells. -
Transferrin: (individual test cost: $50)
A transferrin test measures the protein that transports iron in your blood, helping assess your body’s ability to carry and store iron. It’s useful in evaluating certain types of anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, by showing how well iron is being transported and whether there’s too little iron in the body. -
Reticulocyte: (individual test cost: $20)
A reticulocyte test measures the number of immature red blood cells, showing how well your bone marrow is working to replace red blood cells. A low reticulocyte count may suggest that your bone marrow isn’t producing enough red cells, which can occur in conditions like vitamin deficiencies or bone marrow disorders; a high count may indicate that your body is responding to blood loss or recovering from anemia by rapidly producing new red cells.
