--- title: Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) Test type: test id: iron-panel url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-panel-complete" price_usd: 32.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 38.99 cpt: 83540, 83550, 82728 category: Iron & Anemia sample: Blood draw fasting_required: true results_in: "2–5 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp - BioReference orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=iron-panel-complete&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) Test > Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) measures Iron, TIBC and Iron Saturation % plus 1 more from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $32.99 plus a $6 lab fee, requires an 8–12 hour fast, and results post in 2–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $32.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($38.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83540, 83550, 82728 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Yes — 8–12 hours | | Results | 2–5 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) | | Biomarkers measured | 4 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) test tell you? The most comprehensive iron assessment — combines iron, TIBC, and ferritin in one panel. This comprehensive iron panel combines serum iron, TIBC, and ferritin into a single test for the most complete assessment of iron status. It can detect iron deficiency (even before anemia develops), iron overload, and chronic disease-related iron changes. It's particularly valuable for women with heavy periods, athletes, vegetarians, and anyone with unexplained fatigue. **Clinical use:** 3-test iron workup: Iron, TIBC, and Ferritin. Together these distinguish iron deficiency, iron overload (hemochromatosis), and anemia of chronic disease. ## Who should order it? Anyone with fatigue, hair thinning, restless legs, heavy menstrual bleeding, or unexplained anemia. The most efficient single-draw iron workup before starting supplements. ## Biomarkers measured - [Iron](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/iron) - [TIBC](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/tibc) - [Iron Saturation %](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/iron-saturation) - [Ferritin](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/ferritin) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $32.99 | $38.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $32.99 | $38.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | $36.99 | $42.99 | New York and New Jersey orders route here automatically | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) test cost? A Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) test costs $32.99 at TestWell — $38.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the closest equivalent lists at $59.00 at Quest Health (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $170.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible. | Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $32.99 | $38.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order | | Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $59.00 | $59.00 | Iron, TIBC and ferritin at both · [list price checked 2026-09-12](https://www.questhealth.com/product/iron-tibc-ferritin-panel/5616M.html) | | Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $170.00 | $170.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher | Lab test codes: Quest test code 5616 · BioReference code 1021-5. ## How do you prepare? Fasting for 8–12 hours recommended. Morning draw preferred. Stop iron supplements 24 hours before. ## Related conditions - [Iron deficiency anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D50.9) - [Iron deficiency without anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (E61.1) - Hereditary hemochromatosis (E83.110) - Anemia of chronic disease (D63.8) ## Common questions about the Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) test ### Why is Ferritin included? Ferritin is the storage form of iron — the most sensitive single marker of body-wide iron status. You can have normal serum iron but depleted ferritin (early-stage deficiency). Without ferritin you'll miss it. ### How much does an Iron Panel cost without insurance? TestWell charges $32.99 — vs $59 at Quest Direct and $90-$200 at hospital outpatient labs. Quest or Labcorp lab. ### Do I need to fast? Yes — morning fasting draw recommended. Iron levels fluctuate up to 30% throughout the day; fasting morning draws are the standard for comparable readings. ### What's a normal ferritin level? Conventional reference: 15-300 ng/mL (women), 30-400 (men). Functional optimal: ferritin >50 ng/mL prevents symptoms even when CBC is normal. <30 strongly suggests deficiency. >500 raises hemochromatosis suspicion. ### Should I take iron supplements before testing? Stop iron supplements 24-48 hours before the draw — they transiently spike serum iron and obscure baseline status. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=iron-panel-complete&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, BioReference (NY & NJ) patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. Results post to your TestWell portal in 2–5 business days with reference ranges and flags. ## Related - [Blood Tests for Athletes](https://www.test-well.com/guides/blood-tests-for-athletes) - [Fitness & Performance Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/fitness-performance-panel) — 8 tests · $119.99 - [Sleep Health Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/sleep-health-panel) — 8 tests · $129.99 - [Chronic Fatigue Panel](https://www.test-well.com/tests/chronic-fatigue-panel) — 9 tests · $169.99 - [All Iron & Anemia tests](https://www.test-well.com/tests/category/iron-anemia) - [Full test directory](https://www.test-well.com/tests/directory) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-14. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/tests/iron-panel-complete Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.