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Serum iron - Results

Alternative Names

Fe+2; Ferric ion; Fe++; Ferrous ion; Iron - serum

Normal Values:

  • Iron: 60-170 mcg/dl
  • TIBC: 240-450 mcg/dl
  • Transferrin saturation: 20-50%

Note: mcg/dl = micrograms per deciliter

What abnormal results mean:

Higher-than-normal levels may mean:

Lower-than-normal levels may mean:

Other conditions under which the test may be performed:

  • Anemia of chronic disease
  • Reviewed last on: 3/13/2007
  • Mark Levin, M.D., Hematologist and Oncologist, Newark, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

References

Heeney MM, Andrews NC. Iron homeostasis and inherited iron overload disorders: an overview. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. December 2004;18:1379-1403.

Pieracci FM, Barie PS. Diagnosis and management of iron-related anemias in critical illness. Crit Care Med. July 2006;34:1898-1905.