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Iron and iron binding capacity

Reflects the availability for incorporation into hemoglobin. In chronic bleeding the iron is lost and the level falls. Inversely, the bodies ability to capture iron, the binding capacity, rises to try to respond to the deficiency.
Dr. Michael Dugan
Dr. Michael Duganreviewed this
Specializes in Hematology

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Iron deficiency anemia
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: iron and iron binding capacity?
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Last labs showed high iron saturation at 55%, normal total iron, and normal iron binding capacity. Low wbc. Should I be concerned about these? Currently on plaquenil, sulfasalazine, and Remicade (infliximab) infusions for Lupus/RA.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
What does it mean to have iron total at 38L, binding capacity at 471H, and saturation at an 8L?thanks
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A 36-year-old female asked:
My total iron is 38 and my saturated iron level is 8 and 471 for my binding capacity. What does this mean? Which number should I go by?
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A 26-year-old male asked:
I'm a 27 year old male, my iron level is 70 ug/dl and total iron binding capacity 300 ug/dl. Am i iron deficient?
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A 43-year-old female asked:
What do these blood results mean, iron 6umol/L saturation 9% and iron binding capacity 65%?
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A female asked:
What could be the cause of low serum iron (16), but very normal iron binding capacity and ferritin.?
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A 42-year-old female asked:
On my blood test it says iron binding capacity is 206 LOW what does that mean and should i take anything for it??
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A 22-year-old female asked:
How can I increase my ferritin levels if my iron bloodwork is normal? My iron, iron binding capacity, and iron percent saturation are within range?
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A 63-year-old female asked:
Recent lab work shows the following: iron 57 dl, total iron binding capacity 363 dl, iron total binding capacity 16% and ferritin 184.2ml. Pls explain?
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