Test Name: Transferrin
Formal Name: Transferrin
Other Names: Iron binding protein
Normal: 200-360 mg/dL. Low: Iron deficiency, inflammation.
Why Test: Iron status assessment.
When to Test: Anemia.
Test Principle: Immunoassay (Nephelometry).
Q1: Why measure Transferrin and TIBC? A3: They are essentially the same information (TIBC is calculated from Transferrin). Q2: Is saturation important? A1: Yes, >45% suggests hemochromatosis.
