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iron saturation in serum/plasma
Indications:
- assessment of iron stores
- therapy with erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
- assessment of iron-deficiency anemia
- screening for hemochromatosis
Related
iron (Fe+2/Fe+3) in serum
transferrin saturation in serum/plasma
General
mini panel
References
- Panel of 4 tests
Laboratory Test Directory ARUP: 20420
- Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, 17.
American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012, 2015
Components
iron-binding capacity in serum (TIBC)
unsaturated iron-binding capacity in serum (UIBC)