Iron studies help in the evaluation of levels of iron in the body. If you are suffering from anemia, this test helps to diagnose whether anemia is due to deficiency of iron in the body. Iron deficiency anemia can be due to blood loss, deficient iron in the diet, inability of the body to absorb iron & during pregnancy. It also assesses if there is iron overload in the body which can be dangerous.
Anemia
IRON STUDIES
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+ Free ShippingSerum iron, TIBC & Percent saturation are widely used for the diagnosis of Iron deficiency. This assay is useful for screening Chronic iron overload diseases particulary Hemochromatosis. Percent saturation is usually normal or increased in Iron deficiency, Pregnancy & intake of oral contraceptives. Low TIBC is seen in Chronic inflammatory conditions, Hemochromatosis & Malignancies. Serum ferritin is a more sensitive & reliable indicator of Iron deficiency.
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