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My iron count is 1.26 is that low?

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Dr. Steven Eisenberg answered

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Not clear.: Patients with absolute iron deficiency (ie, absent iron stores) have a low serum iron, an increased total iron binding capacity (transferrin), and reduced transferrin saturation. The test with the highest sensitivity and specificity is serum ferritin.

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Answered 7/2/2015

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