Iron 7.9 - Range: 6.6 - 26 umol/L
% IBC 18 - Range: 15 - 45
Total Iron Binding Capacity *44.2 - Range: 45 - 81 umol/L (The lab has put an asterisk at the side of result.)
B12 - 738 ng/L - Range 197 - 771
Folate - 5.6 ug/L No range given
Ferritin - 114 ug/L - Range 30 - 400
Thank you in advance!
Iron is complex
TIBC low - see this helpful chart
labtestsonline.org.uk/tests...
are these your Dad’s results?
What vitamin supplements are being taken ?
No vitamin D result
NHS test here
Folate low - likely to benefit from a daily vitamin B complex
Low folate
supplementing a good quality daily vitamin B complex, one with folate in (not folic acid)
This can help keep all B vitamins in balance and will help improve B12 levels too
Difference between folate and folic acid
healthline.com/nutrition/fo...
Many Hashimoto’s patients have MTHFR gene variation and can have trouble processing folic acid.
thyroidpharmacist.com/artic...
B vitamins best taken after breakfast
Thorne Basic B recommended vitamin B complex that contains folate, but they are large capsules. (You can tip powder out if can’t swallow capsule)
Thorne currently difficult to find at reasonable price, should be around £20-£25. iherb.com often have in stock. Or try ebay
Other options
healthunlocked.com/thyroidu....
Igennus B complex popular option too. Nice small tablets. Most people only find they need one per day. But a few people find it’s not high enough dose
IMPORTANT......If you are taking vitamin B complex, or any supplements containing biotin, remember to stop these 7 days before ALL BLOOD TESTS , as biotin can falsely affect test results
endo.confex.com/endo/2016en...
endocrinenews.endocrine.org...
In week before blood test, when you stop vitamin B complex, might want to consider taking a separate folate supplement (eg Jarrow methyl folate 400mcg)
Hi SlowDragon
No, they aren't my Dad's results.
They are mine that I had done on Monday this week at the hospital.
Vitamin D was done only a few months ago, I had advice from SeasideSusie. I am going to get another MMH Vitamin D test as we move into winter.
I think I might get a folate supplement.
Thank you for the links, greatly appreciated!
If TIBC is low do I need to increase my iron supplement?
Also, as B vitamins are better to be taken after breakfast can they be taken near thyroid medication?
(I have just bought some of Dr's Best Folate 800 with Quatrefolic; I hope this is ok!
Good question….iron is low
Ferritin looks reasonable
Will flag humanbean for her opinion
Thank you!
I have just added to my previous message, that I have bought some Dr's Best 800 Folate; is this brand and ingredient ok?
Ideally you would supplement a vitamin B complex to improve all B vitamins together
You could alternate with Dr Best Folate initially and in week before blood test take folate only
OK. Thank you!
I am uncertain whether to increase iron, hopefully HumanBean may be able to help?
Can anyone help read results 
Really need help with these blood test results please 
Iron Blood Test Results
Iron status blood test results 
