Iron blood test results explained
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Iron blood test results explained
If you’re constantly feeling flat, you’ve probably wondered about your iron levels.
You wouldn’t be alone in that. Maybe you’ve had some testing done.
I want you to know that your iron levels can NOT be accurately determined by the standard GP test. If your GP is relying on ferritin alone to diagnose you as anemic or low iron, I strongly encourage you to check your hemoglobin.
If you want more context, here’s the tea:
The standard iron test most GPs order doesn’t tell the full story. Frustratingly, it leaves out some important pieces of the full iron puzzle.
Why would we rely on a test that only shows part of the picture? It can feel a bit unsettling to question it because we’re meant to trust our doctors, right? In their defence, it’s unfair to expect a GP to have a detailed, comprehensive and thorough understanding of your iron levels. They’re not iron specialists! They are general practitioners. So when you sit across from your GP, they may have just helped the patient before you with a rash, and they’re going to bandage up a sprained ankle for the patient after you. They have a general knowledge of a broad range of things.
In this free presentation, Health Coach and iron-deficiency expert Kristan Kershaw will walk you through a more comprehensive test that gives a clearer, more detailed view of your iron levels.
You’ll come away knowing exactly which markers to request in your next blood test. If you’ve got a great GP, they’ll happily honour your request. When you get the full picture for your iron levels, you can finally address the real cause of your fatigue.
Getting to the root cause of your fatigue doesn’t need to be complicated. It starts with asking for the right tests. We’ll go through the key markers together in this presentation, so you can move forward and organise your iron testing with confidence.
I want you to feel confident about advocating for yourself with your doctor. Even if you’re a little unsure, and you wholeheartedly trust your GP, you’re encouraged to attend.
Join us live to learn exactly what to request from your GP. And if you can’t make it on the day, be sure to register anyway—we’ll send you the replay so you don’t miss out.
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