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A member asked:

Got iron test done. iron was 37, transferrin was 309.0 but iron saturation was only 9. what does this mean and should i be worried?

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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 results suggest iron deficiency and inflammation. A more meaningful opinion would require an in-person evaluation. Wish you good health!

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Answered 6/27/2021

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Why does doctor need to test my serum iron, total iron binding capacity and transferrin saturation?

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See results for some blood test that I had last week. Would you suggest an iron transfusion or to take iron tablets orally? Test Result Reference S-IRON 1.3 umol/L S-TRANSFERRIN 48.2 umol/L S-% SATURATION 1.3 % L S-FERRITIN 2 ng/mL HAEMOGLOBIN 8

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