Order Iron Panel & Anemia Blood Test (Ferritin, Iron, TIBC, B12, Folate & CBC) from JustLabs for $39. ($57 all-in for a single-panel order: $39 + one $18 lab & physician order fee per order). Includes 5 tests. Price includes lab processing at Quest Diagnostics. No insurance required.
Iron Panel & Anemia Blood Test (Ferritin, Iron, TIBC, B12, Folate & CBC)
Anemia is a finding, not a diagnosis: it means your blood carries less oxygen than it should, and the reason matters. This anemia blood test pairs a complete blood count with a ferritin test, a full iron panel, vitamin B12 and folate, so one draw shows both whether you are anemic and which common deficiency may be behind it.
Not having enough iron is the most common cause of anemia, but it is not the only one. Low vitamin B12 or folate also slows red blood cell production, and blood loss from heavy periods, ulcers or colon polyps can drain iron over time. Because treatment depends on the cause, a hemoglobin number alone answers only half the question.
The complete blood count shows whether you are anemic now: hemoglobin, hematocrit and the red cell count, plus MCV, the average size of your red cells, which helps point toward the type of anemia. It also reports white cells and platelets.
Ferritin and the iron panel look at iron itself. Ferritin reflects your stored iron, and iron stores run down in stages before hemoglobin falls, so ferritin can be low while the blood count still looks normal; not everyone with low iron is anemic. Ferritin also rises with inflammation, infection or liver disease, which is why serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC) and the calculated transferrin saturation are included: together they show how much iron is circulating and how much your body is trying to capture.
Vitamin B12 and folate cover the other common nutritional causes. A shortage of either can cause megaloblastic anemia, with large, immature red cells.
If your results show iron or B12 deficiency without a clear reason, such as diet or blood loss, ask your clinician about the stomach: autoimmune gastritis can block iron and B12 absorption, and our Autoimmune Gastritis Panel tests for it. A borderline B12 is best followed up with methylmalonic acid, which our B12 Deficiency Panel includes.
Panel Price
$39
All-in
$57
incl. $18 lab & physician fee
You Save
$4
Biomarkers
20
5 tests
Included Tests
Complete Blood Count with Differential
Comprehensive blood cell analysis including red cells, white cells, platelets, and white cell differential.
Ferritin
Measures iron storage protein. Best indicator of total body iron stores.
Iron and Total Iron Binding Capacity
Comprehensive iron panel including serum iron, TIBC, and saturation percentage.
Fasting
Vitamin B12
Measures B12 levels essential for nerve function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation.
Folate, Serum
Measures folic acid levels important for cell division, DNA synthesis, and preventing birth defects.
Fasting Required
One or more tests in this panel require fasting for accurate results:
- Do not eat or drink anything except water for 8-12 hours before your blood draw.
- Water is allowed and encouraged - stay hydrated!
- Schedule your lab visit in the morning for convenience.
What This Panel Measures
A complete blood count with differential (hemoglobin, hematocrit, red cell count, red cell indices such as MCV and RDW, white cells and platelets); ferritin (stored iron); serum iron, total iron binding capacity and calculated transferrin saturation (circulating iron and how much transport capacity is free); serum vitamin B12; and serum folate.
Who Should Get This Panel
People with tiredness, weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath or pale skin who want to check for anemia; people with heavy menstrual periods, who are pregnant or planning pregnancy, who donate blood often, or who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet; people with celiac disease, Crohn's disease, past stomach or bariatric surgery or another condition that affects absorption; people taking acid-reducing medicines long term; and anyone a clinician has told has low hemoglobin or low ferritin and who wants to recheck or monitor it.
Further reading: Ferritin vs Iron: Which Test Do You Actually Need?; How Iron Supplements Distort Ferritin Results.
Health Insights
Conditions Screened
Related Symptoms
When to Get Tested
When symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness or dizziness persist, after a blood count has come back low, or periodically if you are in a higher-risk group. If you are taking iron, testing a few months after starting can show whether stores are recovering; ask your clinician about timing. Book a morning appointment after a 12-hour fast, because iron levels fall during the day.
Understanding Your Results
Read the results together. Low hemoglobin with low ferritin and low transferrin saturation is the classic pattern of iron deficiency anemia; low ferritin with a normal blood count means iron stores are running low before anemia has developed. A normal or high ferritin does not always mean iron is fine, because inflammation, infection and liver disease raise ferritin; a low iron and saturation alongside it can point to anemia related to inflammation or chronic disease. High iron, saturation and ferritin together can suggest iron overload, such as hemochromatosis, and are a reason to repeat the test and see a clinician. Low B12 or low folate with large red cells suggests megaloblastic anemia; a borderline B12 is usually confirmed with methylmalonic acid. A normal blood count with normal nutrients makes these causes less likely but does not explain every symptom. JustLabs results are informational: review them with a clinician, who will look for the reason behind any deficiency (for example blood loss, diet, absorption problems or autoimmune gastritis) before treatment.
How much does the Iron & Anemia Panel cost?
The Iron & Anemia Panel costs $39 at JustLabs — $57 all-in, since the $18 lab & physician order fee is charged once per order, however many tests you add. The price is fixed before your blood draw; no insurance or doctor visit needed.
| Option | Price | Order all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron & Anemia Panel at JustLabsDrawn at Quest Diagnostics | $39 | $57 | Includes the one $18 fee, charged once per order |
| The same 5 tests ordered individually | $43 | $61 | The panel saves $4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hospital cash price: $250–$600
$39
+ $18 order fee · $57 all-inOne $18 fee per order covers your Quest blood draw and the independent physician order, however many tests you add.
Save $4 vs. ordering these tests separately
- CBC w/ Diff
- Ferritin
- Iron & TIBC
- B12
- Folate
No insurance needed · HSA/FSA eligible
- Physician-ordered
- CLIA-certified Quest lab
- Drawn at Quest Diagnostics
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