A blood test that measures your body's stored iron — key to investigating unexplained fatigue, anaemia, hair loss, or suspected iron overload, serving patients across Akoka, Shomolu, and Yaba at our Akoka clinic.
Ferritin is the protein that stores iron in your body — measuring it gives a fuller picture of your iron status than a blood count alone.
Ferritin reflects how much iron your body has stored, not just what's circulating.
Low levels point to iron-deficiency anaemia; high levels can signal iron overload or inflammation.
Helps your doctor decide if you need iron supplementation, further testing, or referral.
If any of these apply, a ferritin test can give you clarity quickly.
Simple, quick, and minimal preparation needed.
Iron levels vary through the day — a morning sample, ideally fasting, gives the most accurate result.
A small blood sample is collected by our phlebotomist.
Results are ready the same day and explained by our doctor, with clear next steps.
Quick, accurate ferritin testing with same-day results. Serving Akoka, Shomolu, and Yaba — book your appointment online.
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