Iron Metabolism Indicators Test
Health Checkups
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
2 hr
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Description
Estimated cost for Iron Metabolism Indicators Test at general public hospitals in China is about ¥15-40, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥20-50, varying by hospital tier and region.
Main Uses
Diagnosing and monitoring iron deficiency anemia, assessing body's iron stores, evaluating the effectiveness of iron therapy, diagnosing hemochromatosis or other conditions related to iron metabolism, guiding treatment in patients with chronic kidney disease
Normal Range
Serum Iron: 60-170 mcg/dL, Total Iron Binding Capacity (TIBC): 240-450 mcg/dL, Transferrin Saturation: 20%-50%, Ferritin: 12-300 ng/mL for males, 12-150 ng/mL for females
Low Values - Possible Causes
Chronic blood loss, inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption syndromes, chronic inflammation or infection, genetic disorders like thalassemia
High Values - Possible Causes
Hemochromatosis, multiple blood transfusions, iron overload due to excessive supplementation, liver disease, alcohol abuse