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iron studies
Clinical chemistry tests to assess iron status, generally in the workup of anemia (rule in/out iron-deficiency anemia) or polycythemia.
Tests include:
- serum iron
- serum transferrin (% transferrin saturation)
- total iron-binding capacity
- serum ferritin
General
chemistry panel
References
- ARUP Consult: Trace Elements - Deficiency and Toxicity
The Physician's Guide to Laboratory Test Selection & Interpretation
https://www.arupconsult.com/content/trace-minerals
Components
ferritin in serum/plasma
iron (Fe+2/Fe+3) in serum
iron-binding capacity in serum (TIBC)
transferrin in serum
transferrin saturation in serum/plasma