Iron & Ferritin in Dubai.
Iron deficiency is the single most common nutritional deficiency worldwide — and at our Dubai clinic it is the number-one finding in women under 45 with hair loss or fatigue. The catch: a standard Full Blood Count can look completely normal even when your iron stores are scraping the bottom. That is why ferritin matters. Ferritin measures the iron you have in storage, and it falls long before haemoglobin does. For hair loss we typically want ferritin above 50 µg/L; for general wellbeing, above 30. We pair ferritin with serum iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation to give a complete picture in one visit.
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Iron stores and serum iron.
- ·Ferritin (iron stores)
- ·Serum iron
- ·Total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)
- ·Transferrin saturation
Anaemia, fatigue, hair loss.
Ferritin is the most sensitive marker of iron status. You can have a normal Full Blood Count and still be iron deficient — ferritin drops first, anaemia follows. In Dubai we test ferritin in almost every patient with hair loss, fatigue or heavy periods because the yield is so high.
Venous blood
Results: Same-day
Fasting: Not required (morning preferred)
Conditions this test helps detect
- ●Iron deficiency (with or without anaemia)
- ●Hair loss (telogen effluvium)
- ●Restless legs syndrome
- ●Heavy menstrual bleeding workup
- ●Haemochromatosis (iron overload)
Symptoms that prompt this test
- ●Hair shedding
- ●Fatigue out of proportion
- ●Brittle nails, pica (craving ice)
- ●Breathlessness
- ●Restless legs at night
Who should consider a Iron & Ferritin in Dubai
- →Women with heavy periods
- →Anyone losing hair
- →Vegetarians and vegans
- →Pregnant or postpartum women
- →Endurance athletes
- →Patients with low-normal haemoglobin
How to prepare
- →Morning sample preferred (iron levels fluctuate diurnally)
- →Pause iron supplements for 24 hours for accurate serum iron
- →No fasting required for ferritin alone
Fasting required: Not required (morning preferred)
Iron & Ferritin price in Dubai
Transparent, all-inclusive pricing. No hidden fees, no separate nurse call-out inside Dubai.
Walk-in at our Business Bay clinic or have a DHA-licensed nurse come to your home, villa, hotel or office anywhere in Dubai. No call-out charge.
All prices include lab fees, doctor review and a follow-up consultation if needed.
Iron & Ferritin near me — available across Dubai
We bring the iron & ferritin to your door across every major Dubai community. Same-day appointments, DHA-licensed phlebotomists, doctor-reviewed results.
Frequently asked questions
What ferritin level causes hair loss?+
Hair follicles are exquisitely sensitive to iron. Most dermatologists treat hair loss aggressively when ferritin is below 30 µg/L, and many — including us — aim for above 50 µg/L for active regrowth.
Can I be iron deficient without anaemia?+
Yes, and it is extremely common. Iron deficiency without anaemia (IDWA) means your storage iron (ferritin) is depleted but your haemoglobin has not yet dropped. It still causes fatigue, hair loss and brain fog and benefits from treatment.
Should I take iron tablets before the test?+
If we want a baseline, stop iron tablets 24 hours before. If we are checking how well your treatment is working, keep taking them as normal and tell us.
Where can I get a Iron & Ferritin Test near me in Dubai?+
Aafiyah Care Clinic offers Iron & Ferritin Test testing at our Business Bay clinic and through nurse home visits across all Dubai areas — Downtown, Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah, DIFC, Business Bay, Dubai Hills, Arabian Ranches, Emirates Hills and more. A DHA-licensed phlebotomist comes to your home, villa or hotel suite, usually within 60–90 minutes of booking.
How much does a Iron & Ferritin Test cost in Dubai?+
Our Iron & Ferritin Test starts at AED 200, which includes the nurse visit, lab processing at an accredited Dubai lab, doctor review of your results and a follow-up consultation if anything needs explaining. There are no hidden fees and no separate call-out charge inside Dubai.
How quickly will I get my Iron & Ferritin Test results?+
Most Iron & Ferritin Test results are released within 24 hours and reviewed by a British-trained GP the same day they arrive. You receive a written, plain-English summary by email or WhatsApp — not just raw numbers — with a clear plan and follow-up offer where indicated.
Book your Iron & Ferritin in Dubai today.
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