Transferrin
Test BackgroundTransferrin is the main plasma iron transport protein. It is also a negative acute phase reactant.
Clinical Indications
- Suspected hereditary haemochromatosis (transferrin saturation)
- Suspected iron-deficient anaemia (Ferritin is preferred)
- Suspected poisoning with iron-containing compounds
- Limited utility to gauge iron status in inflammation – transferrin saturation which relies on transferrin (a negative acute phase reactant) is no more reliable than ferritin (a positive acute phase reactant) when assessing suspected iron-deficient anaemia
Reference Range
Sample Required SST (gold top)
Sample Volume 0.5 mL
Turnaround Time 1 day
