Nutrients
Iron test cost
By Elo. Last updated June 2026.
Serum iron, measured alongside TIBC and ferritin, helps evaluate iron deficiency or overload.
Below we compare what Iron costs on its own against every testing package we track that includes it, sorted by price. We pulled the standalone figure from a direct-to-consumer lab that runs on the Quest or LabCorp network and checked each bundle against the providers we track, so you can see the cheapest way to get this marker.
How much does a Iron test cost?
Iron costs $32 on its own, or $190–$499 when purchased as a bundle.
- Walk-In LabLowest priceTests Iron on its ownCost: $32
- Empirical HealthIncludes Iron in a 100-biomarker panelCost: $190
- Vitals VaultIncludes Iron in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $199
- Parsley HealthIncludes Iron in a 41-biomarker panelCost: $275
- Mito HealthIncludes Iron in a 53-biomarker panelCost: $349
- WHOOP Advanced LabsIncludes Iron in a 65-biomarker panelCost: $349
- Function HealthIncludes Iron in a 128-biomarker panelCost: $365
- Vitals VaultIncludes Iron in a 58-biomarker panelCost: $399
- EverlywellIncludes Iron in an 86-biomarker panelCost: $399
- InsideTrackerIncludes Iron in a 48-biomarker panelCost: $499
Cheapest option: Order Iron on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $32, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Standalone price is the all-in consumer cost to order Iron by itself, including a $6 physician service fee. Verified June 2026. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone serum iron test for $26 plus a $6 physician fee.
Frequently asked questions about Iron testing
What is the cheapest way to get a Iron test?
Order Iron on its own. Walk-In Lab sells a standalone test for $32, which is cheaper than any bundle that includes it.
Do I need a doctor's order to get a Iron test?
No. The standalone Iron test listed above includes the physician order in its price, so you can buy it online and have your blood drawn without your own doctor. You would only need your own doctor's order if you want to bill the test to insurance.
Is a Iron test covered by insurance?
If a doctor orders Iron to look into symptoms or manage a diagnosed condition, insurance usually covers it, though you may still owe a copay or deductible. The direct-to-consumer tests priced above are paid out of pocket and are not billed to insurance.