Iron Infusion & Diagnostics
Iron Infusion & Diagnostics
Introducing our effective 15-minute Iron Infusion treatment.
May help alleviate fatigue and promote strength, wellness, and longevity.
Our Iron Infusion is accompanied by advanced diagnostic testing, including the Essential Iron Blood Test and a haemoglobin finger prick test. If you already have your ferritin levels from your GP, you're eligible for a FREE consultation.
Please note, an additional 30-minute observation period is required after the infusion. A specific process must be followed to receive the Iron Infusion—see the steps below.
Who is at risk of iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency anaemia is a common condition that can occur in anyone, although certain people are more prone to the condition. These include strict vegetarians and vegans, because they do not eat iron-rich foods such as red meat; and pregnant or post-natal women.
People with gastrointestinal diseases that prevent adequate absorption of iron are also at risk of a deficiency. These include conditions such as Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis. People with chronic kidney disease may also be at risk.
Any other medical condition or action that involves frequent blood loss, such as chronic nosebleeds; regular blood donations; blood loss from major surgery or trauma; and women who have heavy menstrual periods, can also be at risk of iron-deficiency anaemia.
How is an iron deficiency diagnosed?
An iron deficiency is diagnosed through a blood test that includes a full blood count (FBC) and measures your red blood cell count. If yours falls below the normal range, then you may be diagnosed with iron-deficiency anaemia.
The doctor may also request a ferritin test, which is a protein that stores iron in your body. If you have low ferritin levels, it is likely that your iron levels are also low.
How is iron deficiency treated?
The standard treatment for iron deficiency is taking prescribed ferrous sulphate tablets to restore iron levels in the body. However, many people are intolerant of these supplements.
They can cause stomach aches, vomiting, and diarrhoea, which can mean that they take a long time to take effect, or the patient does not continue with the full course of treatment.
Iron can be difficult to absorb through the gut, which means that correcting a deficiency through oral supplements can be very difficult and time consuming.
If you are experiencing unexplained fatigue or have any of the medical conditions described above, you can benefit from an intravenous (IV) infusion of iron. This bypasses the digestive system and delivers the iron directly to your bloodstream via a drip that will be inserted into your arm or hand.
It can take place at your home or office (if within the M25 Greater London area), or at one of our London clinics.
The treatment is a supplementary therapy that is designed to boost your overall level of health and wellbeing, but it should not be seen as a substitute for a well-balanced diet.
Therapeutic Indications
Oral iron preparations are ineffective
Oral iron preparations cannot be used
There is clinical need to deliver iron rapidly
1. Blood Test
Test your Ferritin levels with us, or send your GP results, including Ferritin levels, to admin@vitaminclinics.com. To qualify for our Iron Infusion, your Ferritin levels must be below 30 mcg/L.
Please note, blood test results must be dated no earlier than 4-6 weeks from today.
If your test shows you are deficient, you can proceed to step 2.
*Free if you already have your Ferritin levels. Post-test option available for an additional £100 (normally £150).
2. Haemoglobin Test
A quick finger prick Blood Test in clinic to test your Haemoglobin levels.
3. Iron Infusion
An intravenous (IV) drip infused with ferritin, administered by our medical team over approximately 15-20 minutes.
Following your Iron Infusion, you will need to remain under observation by our medical team for 30 minutes to ensure your safety and well-being.
*Price may vary depending on the level of deficiency.
4. Reassessment (Optional)
An optional reassessment will be carried out 4 weeks after your last Iron Infusion. During this appointment, we will retest your Ferritin levels using our Essential Iron Blood Test.
If further iron supplementation is needed, we will recalculate your iron levels and recommend the appropriate course of action.
*Vitamin Clinics reserves the right to adjust the ingredients, prices, and services of all treatments on a daily basis. Products, ingredients, and prices may be updated at the discretion of Vitamin Clinics until payment is made for your Drip or Booster. All Vitamin Drips (IV) and Vitamin Injections (IM) require a free medical consultation before treatment.