All you need to know about testing Transferrin Saturation levels with a laboratory test
16.6% of people tested have Transferrin Saturation levels which are too high.
And 15.6% have levels that are too low.
The average Transferrin Saturation result is 35.3 %
Note what is normal for you may differ for your age and sex.
The protein transferrin is used to transport iron around the body in the blood. It's made in the liver and helps to regulate the absorpotion of iron into the blood.
Transferrin saturatiuon measures how much of the transferrin protein is bound to iron.
By buying a laboratory test kit with professional nurse or clinic collection, you can accurately measure Transferrin Saturation for total reassurance.
Professional analysis in an accredited laboratory ensures rapid result delivery.
The Vitall Iron Status nurse or clinic test kit includes a Transferrin Saturation test and is available for just £69.00.
Tests which include a Transferrin Saturation test:
High transferrin saturation can occur in haemochromatosis (too much stored iron).
This finding can be linked to longer-term complications and is often treated as clinically significant.
Transferrin saturation is commonly interpreted alongside a full set of iron studies (such as iron level, TIBC, ferritin).
This result is often passed on routinely to a GP for review.
Low transferrin saturation typically indicates iron deficiency.
It can also be linked to anaemia associated with infection or chronic diseases, or to malnutrition.
When anaemia occurs alongside low transferrin saturation, this pattern is most often consistent with iron deficiency. The underlying cause of iron deficiency is often investigated further to clarify why it has developed.
Measure your Transferrin Saturation levels and comprehensive testing of your iron levels to assess your body's iron balance. with a Iron Status nurse or clinic finger-prick bloodtest kit
You get the convenient testing with the reassurance of professional clinical analysis. Your results are delivered quickly & securely online.
This Iron Status Test is advised if you:
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