Availability: Bilbao / Bilbo
Iron and anaemia studies Bilbao
This page provides the practical information needed to have this test at the Askabide centre in Bilbao. It may combine a full blood count, ferritin, iron and other parameters to help assess the type of anaemia or iron stores. The panel is adapted to the indication.
Usual sampleVenous blood; more than one tube may be required.
Initial preparationSerum iron is often requested in the morning and fasting; ferritin and CBC do not always require it.
Indicative turnaroundCBC and part of the chemistry may be same day; ferritin, B12 or folate depend on reagents and pathway.
PathwayCombined pathway
Bilbao / Bilbo
What you should know
It may combine a full blood count, ferritin, iron and other parameters to help assess the type of anaemia or iron stores. The panel is adapted to the indication.
Availability, sample type, preparation and turnaround time must be confirmed before attending.
Practical information for Bilbao
WhereEuskalduna kalea 10, 1.º A, 48008 Bilbao / Bilbo
AppointmentPhone or WhatsApp
ReportBy email after review and validation
General opening hoursL–V · 09:00–19:00
Before coming to the laboratory
- Appointments are arranged directly by phone or WhatsApp so that the test, preparation and availability can be confirmed.
- It depends on the test. Do not fast or stop medication unless a healthcare professional or the laboratory tells you to do so.
- Identification, the medical request if you have one, and any information requested by the centre.
- Ask first. The container, collection time and transport conditions depend on the test.