Lab test at home
Iron studies (ferritin) — book at home in Nigeria
Also known as iron test, ferritin test. Booked in the app, collected at your home, explained by a doctor.
This page is general health information, not a diagnosis. Always consult a licensed clinician about your own health.
What it is
Measures iron stores and transport to pinpoint iron-deficiency or overload.
Why doctors order it
The next step after anaemia is found — it tells you whether iron is the problem and tracks response to supplements.
Sample & preparation
- Sample
- Blood (venous draw)
- Preparation
- Morning fasting sample preferred.
- Turnaround
- 24–48 hours
How home collection works
01
Book in the app
Choose the test and a time that suits you — the price is shown before you pay.
02
Sample collected at home
A trained phlebotomist comes to you with sealed, single-use kits.
03
Results, explained
Results land in the app and a doctor walks you through what they mean.
Frequently asked questions
- What sample does the Iron studies (ferritin) need?
- Blood (venous draw). A trained phlebotomist collects it at your home with sealed, single-use kits.
- Do I need to prepare for the Iron studies (ferritin)?
- Morning fasting sample preferred.
- How long do Iron studies (ferritin) results take?
- 24–48 hours. Results arrive in the GoDoctor app, and a doctor can explain what they mean in an online consultation.