Question 1

what does a very high iron saturation mean?

Accepted Answer

This is seen: In iron overload situations. It may be a sign of a genetic predisposition to absorbing too much iron.

Question 2

what does a high iron saturation in a blood test mean?

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? hemachromatosis: It might be either primary or secondary hemochromatosis. Depending on how high the number, it will either require further testing for hemochromatosis now or monitoring over time. Hemochromatosis is a disease of iron overload easily managed by drawing off blood (kind of like blood donation) to deplete the excess iron. Be sure you aren't taking any iron supplements and follow up with your provider.

Question 3

elevated iron saturation but low ferritin. what does that mean ?? tibc is low normal?

Accepted Answer

: It is a complex dynamic that you may not want to bother with because sometimes elevated ferritin may be because of inflammation or infection in the body. If your hemoglobin and hematocrit are normal and the shapes of the red blood cells are normal you should be contented.

Question 4

my blwork showed my iron saturation to be 9 hemog 12, sed rate 41 &  haptoglobin elevated, what does all this mean? health otherwise, worried.

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Not much: Low iron but mild anemia and just that can be associated with a mild increase in sed rate. The haptoglobin makes me favor a inflammatory or autoimmune condition. If you are "healthy" why were the tests ordered?

Question 5

quest lab--iron % saturation: 17 low, ferritin: 13 ng/ml low, rdw 15.1 a little high. what does this mean and what do i do about it?

Accepted Answer

Cells: RDW is the calculation of the difference in cell size.  The MCV is a better indicator of the actual size of the red cells and if below 80 is considered microcytic.  With iron deficiency the cells are smaller than normal.  The high RDW can mean some cells are being pushed out of the marrow early and those immature forms are larger.  The rest of the blood work report is needed. See provider soon.

Question 6

what do these results mean? rbc, hemoglobin, neutrophil %,  iron % saturation and ab neutrophil all low? high lymphocyte % and trace lymphocyte in ua.

Accepted Answer

Nothing on their own: Lab values mean nothing apart from a history and physical exam. That being said, what is most concerning is the likelihood that you are iron deficient. Even more concerning would be your feeling you have to ask us rather than your personal physician, who I hope will soon have a frank talk about your anemia and the need for a serious workup to find the cause. Your life's on the line. Be proactive.

Question 7

i have had iron deficiency anemia on my recent labs my ferritin was low but my serum iron and iron saturation high with high rdw-sd whats that mean?

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Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it would have helped had you provided the actual results rather than high and low. What is your hemoglobin level?

Question 8

my rbc is high at 5.9, hemoglobin is high at 18 gm/dl, and hemotacrit is high at 54%. my iron saturation is slightly high but ferritin is normal. my symptoms are burning, itching, and muscle pain throughout my body. what could this all mean?

Accepted Answer

: You have polycythemia or increased red blood cells that can be seen in many conditions aside from blood disorders. Your main doctor should be your main resource, a hematologist’s opinion may be needed.

Question 9

my iron saturation is 56percent.ive been told its too high.what causes this? can i do anything diet wise to help?

Accepted Answer

Iron: It could be related to eating too much iron but can also be related to a condition called hemochromatosis. For this diagnosis you'll have to be tested.  My best recommendation is to have a hematologist evalute you.

Question 10

why would i have low ferritin (15) but high iron (170) and high iron saturation (55%)? this doesn't make sense?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your ferritin level is in the normal range for a woman and the data you provided is not a cause for concern.    
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Elevated iron saturation but low ferritin. what does that mean ?? tibc is low normal?

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My blwork showed my iron saturation to be 9 hemog 12, sed rate 41 & haptoglobin elevated, what does all this mean? health otherwise, worried.

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Quest lab--iron % saturation: 17 low, ferritin: 13 ng/ml low, rdw 15.1 a little high. what does this mean and what do i do about it?

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What do these results mean? rbc, hemoglobin, neutrophil %, iron % saturation and ab neutrophil all low? high lymphocyte % and trace lymphocyte in ua.

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I have had iron deficiency anemia on my recent labs my ferritin was low but my serum iron and iron saturation high with high rdw-sd whats that mean?

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My rbc is high at 5.9, hemoglobin is high at 18 gm/dl, and hemotacrit is high at 54%. my iron saturation is slightly high but ferritin is normal. my symptoms are burning, itching, and muscle pain throughout my body. what could this all mean?

A member asked:

My iron saturation is 56percent.ive been told its too high.what causes this? can i do anything diet wise to help?

A member asked:

Why would i have low ferritin (15) but high iron (170) and high iron saturation (55%)? this doesn't make sense?

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