Category 'Blood and Blood Diseases'

Description:
Transferrin is a direct measure of the iron binding capacity. Transferrin is thus useful in assessing iron balance. Iron deficiency and overload are often evaluated with complementary laboratory tests.
Increased in iron deficiency anemia. It is decreased in chronic inflammatory states, hereditary atransferrinemia, some instances of acquired liver disease, neoplasia, and renal disease. Transferrin is an index of nutritional status.

Significant deviations from the normal range may require further evaluation by your physician.

Includes:Transferrin

Alternate Name(s):
Siderophilin

Patient Instructions: Fasting for at least 12 hours is required. Fasting is defined as no consumption of food or beverage other than water for at least 12 hours before testing.

Categories: General Wellness, Blood and Blood Diseases

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