Iron Metabolism Parameters
Laboratory Tests
≈ ¥20-50
(≈ $3-7)
15 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Iron Metabolism Parameters 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 of iron overload, investigating unexplained fatigue or weakness
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
Iron deficiency anemia, chronic blood loss, inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption syndromes, pregnancy
High Values - Possible Causes
Hemochromatosis, multiple blood transfusions, iron overload, liver disease, alcohol abuse