Women’s Iron, Anaemia & Fatigue
The ferritin blood test Kingston women rely on to explain tiredness, low energy and anaemia. This Iron, Anaemia and Fatigue panel measures ferritin and full iron studies alongside the full blood count, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D and thyroid, the markers that together pinpoint why you feel run down. Ferritin is read alongside CRP so an inflammation-masked result is not missed. Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor at our CQC-registered clinic opposite Kingston Station, with results in 2 to 5 working days.
By Dr Maryam Attarzadeh, GMC-registered doctor and Medical Director, KONCEPT® Medical Clinic. Last reviewed May 2026. Next review November 2026.
Low iron is one of the most common and most treatable causes of tiredness in women, and it often goes unnoticed because the early stage, falling iron stores, happens long before anaemia shows up. This panel checks ferritin and full iron studies together with the full blood count, B12, folate, vitamin D and thyroid, so the doctor can tell whether your fatigue is iron, another deficiency, the thyroid, or something that needs a closer look.
If you would prefer a wider whole-body screen, the Full Blood Test and Health Check covers more systems, and if your tiredness sits alongside menopausal symptoms the Perimenopause and Menopause panel may be the better starting point. You can see the full blood test range or call the clinic and the doctor will guide you at booking.
Ferritin reflects the iron stored in your body and is the most sensitive early marker of iron deficiency. It falls before you become anaemic, so it is the marker most likely to explain unexplained tiredness.
Serum iron, total iron-binding capacity and transferrin saturation show how much iron is circulating and how hard the body is working to capture it, which helps distinguish iron deficiency from other patterns.
The full blood count detects anaemia and the size of the red cells, while reticulocytes show how the bone marrow is responding. Together they confirm whether low iron has tipped into anaemia.
B12 and folate are the other common drivers of anaemia and fatigue. Checking them alongside iron means a deficiency is not missed when the picture is mixed.
Vitamin D deficiency and an underactive thyroid both cause tiredness that can mimic or compound low iron, so both are checked to give a complete answer in one visit.
CRP is included because ferritin rises with inflammation. Reading ferritin alongside CRP means a low iron store hidden behind inflammation is not overlooked.
Each result is interpreted by the doctor against the appropriate reference range for you. Ferritin and several full blood count components have sex-specific reference ranges, and ferritin is always read together with CRP.
Once you order the panel, a GMC-registered doctor at KONCEPT® reviews the request for clinical suitability before the appointment is confirmed, so the test is right for your symptoms.
Ferritin can read falsely normal during inflammation, so the doctor interprets it alongside CRP and the full blood count, the difference between a clear answer and a missed iron deficiency.
Bloods are drawn in our CQC-registered Kingston clinic by an experienced practitioner. Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Booked online without a referral, subject to availability. The clinic is opposite Kingston Station, with parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
After the test a short outcome note is sent to your email, password-protected. It states either that results are normal and no follow-up is needed, or that a GP review is recommended. If a GP review is recommended you can choose your NHS GP, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149.
If you would like a GP to discuss your tiredness, advise on the right tests and direct further investigation, the GP-led route is the Wellwomen Check (£399), a personalised consultation building a tailored plan, with 10% off any Women's Blood Test if the GP identifies a clinical need.
Online home-kit iron packages post a finger-prick kit and return an emailed PDF. At KONCEPT® the panel is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic, reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor who reads ferritin alongside CRP, which is exactly where an algorithm-only result can mislead.
| Home-kit iron package | KONCEPT® Iron & Ferritin panel | |
|---|---|---|
| Sample collection | Self-administered finger-prick. Small-volume samples can affect the reliability of the full blood count and iron studies. | Venous draw in-clinic by an experienced practitioner, giving a reliable ferritin, full blood count and iron studies. |
| Ferritin interpretation | Reported against a single range. A normal-looking ferritin masked by inflammation can be missed. | Read alongside CRP and the full blood count by a doctor, so an inflammation-masked iron deficiency is caught. |
| Who reviews the result | Algorithm-generated PDF. Doctor commentary is often a paid add-on. | Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, with a short outcome note by secure password-protected email. Included in the £298 price. |
| Action when iron is low | "See your GP." No advice on supplementation or finding the cause. | The doctor can advise on supplementation and on looking for the cause, with referral or a KONCEPT® GP consultation as appropriate. |
| Regulation | Online retailer. No CQC oversight of clinical interpretation. | CQC-registered private clinic. GMC-registered doctors. ICO-registered for data protection. |
| Sharing with your NHS GP | Not offered. You would email the PDF yourself. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP so records stay joined up. |
The NHS provides comprehensive care and remains the right route for many women. KONCEPT® is designed to complement, not replace, that care, for women who would like to investigate tiredness or low iron on their own timing. Where helpful, we share results with your NHS GP for continuity.
| Standard NHS approach | What KONCEPT® adds | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking and access | Via your registered NHS GP, subject to local appointment availability and clinical prioritisation. | Book directly without a referral. Same-day, Saturday and out-of-hours appointments at the Kingston clinic, subject to availability. |
| Scope of first-line testing | Iron studies are usually requested when a specific symptom or an abnormal full blood count prompts them, depending on local guidance. | A ten-marker iron, anaemia and fatigue panel is available on request, with ferritin read alongside CRP, interpreted against your history. |
| Time with the reviewing doctor | Length of GP consultation varies by region and provider. | A 30-minute consultation with a GMC-registered doctor is offered alongside the panel for women who would like one. A written plain-English outcome note is included. |
| Onward input | Referral routes and waits vary by region, specialty, clinical urgency and provider. | If onward input is helpful, the reviewing doctor can advise on supplementation, investigate the cause, or support continuity with your NHS GP. |
| Cost | Free at the point of use. | All-in £298 (£259 test fee plus the one-off £39 administration fee). |
| Continuity with your NHS record | Tests are added to your NHS record automatically. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP so the result is added to your NHS record alongside your ongoing care. |
NHS provision varies by region and clinical context, and the NHS pathway remains appropriate for many patients. KONCEPT® encourages continued NHS GP involvement and shares clinical summaries with your NHS GP on request. General guidance on iron deficiency anaemia is available from NICE CKS.
Online, in person at the clinic, or added during a GP consultation. Each request is reviewed by one of our GMC-registered doctors for clinical appropriateness.
An experienced practitioner takes your sample in-clinic. A morning appointment is preferred as iron varies through the day. If you take iron supplements, mention this so the doctor can advise on timing.
Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Most results within 2 to 5 working days. A short outcome note from the doctor with your next-step plan is sent to your email, password-protected.
Had a Wellwomen Check (£399 personalised GP consultation)? If the GP identified a clinical need for blood work during your consultation, you qualify for 10% off this panel. Mention your Wellwomen booking reference at checkout.
Tiredness rarely has a single cause. The doctor can recommend the most useful additional panel or service at booking.
KONCEPT® Medical Clinic offers the Iron, Anaemia and Fatigue panel for women across the KT and SW postcodes. Patients book from Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden, Wimbledon, Richmond upon Thames, Putney, Teddington, Hampton, Esher, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Thames Ditton and Twickenham. The clinic is at 46 to 48 Wood Street, opposite Kingston Station, two minutes from the Bentall Centre, and is reachable by train from Waterloo (around 28 minutes) or by car off the A3.
Women travel from across Surrey and South West London for an iron blood test a doctor actually interprets, a ferritin blood test read alongside CRP rather than against a single range, and a clear answer on whether tiredness is iron, thyroid or another deficiency. Whether you are searching for a ferritin blood test Surrey women rate, an anaemia blood test in Kingston, a fatigue blood test with a real next-step plan, or a ferritin blood test Putney locals can reach quickly, book online or call 020 8129 1011.
These are genuine reviews from patients who had blood drawn at KONCEPT®, drawn from Google and our verified-patient reviews. The same themes recur: a calm, professional, unhurried experience and a fast results turnaround.
"I went in for a blood test a couple days ago which was such a smooth and pleasant experience & I received my results back the next day! A super quick turn over time which is just what I needed."
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"I came to KONCEPT medical clinic for a blood test. Everyone was really nice and welcoming, and made me feel at ease straight away. It was quick, professional and I didn't feel rushed. Would definitely recommend."
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Genuine reviews from our Google Business Profile and verified-patient reviews. Individual experiences vary; results are typically returned within 2 to 5 working days.
Women who feel persistently tired, low on energy, breathless on exertion, pale, or who have hair shedding, restless legs or brain fog. It is especially relevant if you have heavy periods, are vegetarian or vegan, are pregnant or recently postpartum, or donate blood regularly, all of which increase the risk of low iron. It checks iron stores and the common alternative causes of tiredness in one visit.
Ten markers. Full blood count and reticulocytes to detect anaemia and how the bone marrow is responding. Iron studies, serum iron, TIBC and transferrin saturation, with ferritin as the measure of iron stores. Vitamin B12 and folate, the other common causes of anaemia and fatigue. Vitamin D, which independently affects energy. TSH to check the thyroid as a cause of tiredness. CRP, because ferritin rises with inflammation and must be read alongside it.
Ferritin reflects the iron stored in your body, so it is the most sensitive early marker of iron deficiency, it falls before you become anaemic. It is the marker most likely to explain unexplained tiredness in women. Because ferritin also rises during inflammation or infection, the doctor interprets it alongside CRP and the full blood count rather than in isolation, so a normal-looking ferritin masked by inflammation is not missed.
Fasting is not essential, but a morning appointment is preferred because serum iron varies through the day. If you take iron supplements, mention this at booking, the doctor may advise pausing them beforehand so the result reflects your true stores rather than the supplement. Keep taking any other prescribed medication unless told otherwise.
Most results are returned within 2 to 5 working days. If a specific test takes longer, you will be told in advance.
No. You can book online, in person at the clinic, or add the panel during a GP consultation at KONCEPT®. A GMC-registered doctor reviews each request for clinical appropriateness before the blood draw.
Yes. Every panel is reviewed by one of our GMC-registered doctors. A short outcome note is sent to your email, password-protected, stating either that results are normal and no follow-up is needed, or that a GP review is recommended. If iron deficiency is confirmed, the doctor can advise on supplementation and on looking for the cause. If a GP review is recommended you can choose your NHS GP at no NHS charge, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149.
A single administration fee that covers your whole visit, charged once per visit and never per test, however many tests you book. The all-in panel price of £298 already includes it.
Iron deficiency means your iron stores are low, shown by a falling ferritin. Anaemia means the haemoglobin in your full blood count has dropped, which happens later, once stores are exhausted. You can feel tired and run down from low iron well before you are anaemic, which is why this panel checks ferritin and the full blood count together rather than haemoglobin alone.
Home-kit packages post a finger-prick kit and return an algorithm-generated PDF. At KONCEPT® the sample is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic, which gives a reliable ferritin and full blood count. The result is reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor who reads ferritin alongside CRP so an inflammation-masked result is not missed, and you receive a short outcome note by secure password-protected email. The doctor review is included in the £298 panel price.
The NHS provides comprehensive care and remains the right route for many women. KONCEPT® complements that care for women who want to investigate tiredness or low iron on their own timing, without a referral, interpreted by a doctor in one visit. With your written consent we share a clinical summary with your NHS GP so the result is added to your NHS record alongside your ongoing care.
46 to 48 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1UW. KONCEPT® Medical Clinic is opposite Kingston station, with parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
All in £298. Same-day, evening and Saturday appointments available. No GP referral needed. Doctor-reviewed result, sent securely to your email.
Serving Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding KT, SW and TW catchment - Surbiton, Wimbledon, Richmond, Putney, Teddington, New Malden, Esher, Thames Ditton, Walton-on-Thames, Twickenham, Hampton, Raynes Park and Wandsworth.
This page is for information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Results require interpretation by a qualified clinician. Persistent tiredness or anaemia can have several causes and should be discussed with a doctor, who will interpret ferritin alongside CRP and the full blood count.